Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast
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Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast
4219 Hard Scrabble RD, Columbia, SC 29223 · (803) 788-6310
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.041 Google reviews

About Dunbar Funeral Home - Northeast

Dunbar Funeral Home – Northeast is a Columbia-area location operating under Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in North America, which means families can expect standardized processes and staffing consistency, though decision-making and pricing are guided by corporate policy rather than independent ownership. As a full-service funeral home, they offer burial, cremation, and likely pre-planning options typical of SCI-affiliated locations, though specific service details are not available here. Pricing information was not provided for this location, so families are encouraged to request an itemized General Price List, which funeral homes are legally required to provide upon request, and to compare costs with other local providers before deciding. Dunbar Northeast holds a 5.0-star rating across 41 Google reviews, and customers consistently highlight the compassion and attentiveness of individual staff members — particularly Mike and Robert Nelson — as well as the home's calming, welcoming atmosphere; no notable complaint patterns appear in the available reviews, though the relatively modest review volume is worth keeping in mind.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Jan 21, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,735
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,885
Direct cremation from
$2,735
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$995
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$505
Refrigeration
$390
Hairdresser
$75
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$250
Restoration (Per hour/where necessary)
$35
Use of Facilities and Staff11 items
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$1,295
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$495
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$1,295
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$1,295
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,595
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$1,595
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,495
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$250
Reception Room
$395
Tahara Room
$875
Transportation5 items
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$795
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$595
Limousine
$275
Lead vehicle
$115
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$175
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$2,770
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$2,145
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$2,735–$18,430
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$2,735
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$3,930
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$3,185
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$3,130
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$2,930
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$2,735
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$5,885–$27,280
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$5,885
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$7,480
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$5,885
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,395
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,595–$4,195
Urns3 items
Urns
$59–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
Contact
Other Merchandise59 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Canopy At Cemetery
$350
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $200
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Cemetery Equipment Rental Fee
$545
Crematory Fee
$525
Cross/Crucifix
$25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
Contact
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Keepsake Box
$25
Laminated Obituary (Each)
$15
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Life Symbols Plaque
$50
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$125
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Outer Burial Container Installation
$520
Outside Cemetery Opening and Closing
$1,145
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Tent and Chairs
$350
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Nicole McLeod
2 months ago

They made us extremely comfortable and made the process easier. I would recommend them to anyone who needs careful help. They were friendly, informative and very helpful. So glad we chose Dunbar Funeral Home.

★★★★★Donna Smith
2 months ago

Very friendly and helpful. Very nice place and uplifting nit like what funeral homes used to be like giving a down feeling.

★★★★★Sharon Paulk
3 months ago

Dunbar staff members exhibited the utmost compassion and support for our family during our difficult time with my father's passing. My father's service was beautiful and they honored his life. Mike at Dunbar Northeast was exceptionally supportive. He handled so many issues for us - he was so very…

★★★★★Sheila Clayton
7 months ago

The services provided by Dunbar Funeral Home was exceptional. I am so happy the fog I were in was overlooked as they guided me through the beginning of a very rough process. So happy I chose this funeral home. Dunbar continues to assist and help me even afterwards.

★★★★★Aura Kee
10 months ago

Profesional service, very organized and they are there to serve your needs and desires. Mr. Robert Nelson and his staff are the most caring and compassionate professionals. They were always very attentive to our needs and very helpful during our time of grief. Thank you Mr. Nelson and Team you are…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(803) 788-6310
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews41 reviews →
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