At McAllister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, we work with people after they’ve experienced a major loss. Planning a funeral is always stressful, but we believe that Charleston, SC funeral homes can make it easier by offering professional service and personalized memorials to send your loved one off in style. In this article, we’ll look at some of the options we offer for traditional burials and funerals. 

Meeting With Our Staff 

The first step for planning any funeral is arranging a consultation with our funeral director and our experienced staff. We’ll take your call at all hours and spring into action, taking custody of the body and handling the legal affairs. At your first consultation, we’ll discuss the primary questions, starting with whether you want burial or cremation. If you choose to go with a traditional burial, we offer packages suitable for all budgets and schedules. 

Our Graveside Services 

Ideal for small families or those who want to bury a loved one in a hurry with care, we offer our graveside services at a reasonable price. After a consultation with our staff, we’ll immediately act to transfer the body to the funeral home and prepare them for burial. The deceased will be laid to rest in front of the guests in attendance, making this a good choice for those who want to do an at-home memorial service after the burial. 

Same-Day Services 



For those who want our full services and want to memorialize their loved one in a single day, our same-day services package offers all our amenities including an hour of visitation prior to the graveside service. After the service, the family gets the use of our extensive facilities for two events. This also includes transport to the funeral home, embalming of the deceased, and the use of our hearse and lead vehicles. 

Two-Day Services 

For large families where people are flying in to celebrate the life of the deceased, sometimes a single day of services isn’t enough. That’s why we offer our two-day services which include a two-hour visitation and wake on the first day, followed by the funeral service and graveside service. This also includes all the amenities included in our same-day services, making this package the perfect choice for clients who want to set up a personalized service. 

Green Burials 

For eco-conscious clients, we offer our green burial package to ensure a minimal impact on the environment. In our affiliated Greenhaven Cemetery, the deceased is buried in entirely biodegradable materials including the shroud and casket. No embalming fluid is used, ensuring the ecosystem surrounding the graves is undisturbed. We also offer a green cremation plan for those who choose to forgo burial, and all green funeral packages come with the amenities offered with our other plans. 

If you’re looking at funeral homes in Charleston, SC, McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation can help. Set up a consultation at our offices at 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, or contact us on our website or by phone at (843) 722-8371. We can also be found at our Goose Creek, Mount Pleasant, or James Island locations.