Greenlawn Memorial Park — Consumer Profile
Columbia, SC
Greenlawn Memorial Park is a corporate-owned, full-service funeral home and perpetual care cemetery in Columbia, SC, operated under the Foundation Partners Group umbrella and distinguished as one of the city's oldest and most historically rooted burial grounds.
Established in 1937, Greenlawn has served Columbia families for nearly nine decades, positioning itself as a combined cemetery and funeral home on the city's southeast side. The facility holds a 4.3/5 rating across 186 Google reviews. Specific pricing data from a General Price List was not available for this profile, though individual reviewers have flagged costs as high.
Locations
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 |
| Phone | (803) 386-0151 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Facility Type | Combined funeral home and perpetual care cemetery |
This is the sole listed location. The grounds are described on Yelp as "one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries," combining cemetery and funeral home services on a single property. The provider's official website is operated through the Altogether Funeral & Cremation network, which is the consumer-facing brand for Foundation Partners Group.
Note on address discrepancy: Some third-party listings (MapQuest, Geni) reference a 7100 Garners Ferry Road address, while Google and the provider's own listing use 845 Leesburg Road. Families should confirm the correct address directly with the funeral home before visiting, as both addresses appear in public records for this property.
Services
Based on information from the provider's website and third-party listings including Ever Loved, Greenlawn offers a range of end-of-life services:
- Burial services — traditional in-ground burial within the on-site perpetual care cemetery
- Funeral home services — full funeral direction including visitation, funeral ceremonies, and graveside services
- Cremation services — cremation options available (specific package details not publicly listed at time of writing)
- Merchandise — monuments, urns, vaults, and grave markers available through the facility, per Ever Loved
- Pre-planning — pre-arrangement services are offered through the Foundation Partners / Altogether Funeral network
- Perpetual care — the cemetery operates as a perpetual care facility, meaning ongoing maintenance is built into burial costs
A notable feature is the combined cemetery and funeral home structure, which allows families to manage burial rights and funeral services through a single provider. Whether an on-site crematory is present was not confirmed in available data.
Pricing
A General Price List (GPL) was not available for review at the time this profile was written. Under FTC Funeral Rule requirements, Greenlawn is legally required to provide a GPL upon request, either in person or by mail.
Costs mentioned in public reviews:
| Item Referenced by Reviewers | Reported Cost |
|---|---|
| Weekend burial surcharge | $630.00 |
| Small date-of-death grave plate | $260.00 |
These figures come from a 1-star Google review and reflect that reviewer's specific experience; they are not comprehensive pricing. Multiple reviewers independently described overall costs as high. Families are strongly encouraged to request the full GPL and compare itemized costs before committing.
Third-party comparison pricing is available at Parting.com.
Reviews
Greenlawn holds a 4.3/5 rating based on 186 Google reviews. The Facebook page shows 315 likes and 235 check-ins. The Yelp listing is also active, though aggregate scores were not available.
Positive Themes
1. Staff compassion and professionalism Multiple reviewers highlight the conduct of individual staff members during difficult moments. Tonya Brazier wrote: "From the moment we arrived, the office Rachel and the staff treated our family with kindness, professionalism, and grace. Every detail was managed with care and compassion, which meant so much during such a difficult time." Staff member Rachel is mentioned by name as particularly notable.
2. Well-maintained grounds (in positive accounts) Reviewer Meika noted that the property is "well maintained" and that "the employees go above and beyond." Tonya Brazier also specifically praised the maintenance team in her review.
3. Responsiveness to property issues When a brass monument sundial was stolen from the grounds, reviewer James Leon Jenkins noted that "Greenlawn Memorial Park is going to replace the markers and the sundial," suggesting the facility takes steps to address property damage when it occurs.
Notable Negative Feedback
Grounds maintenance inconsistency Susan Easler (3 stars) reported visiting on Father's Day and finding overflowing trash cans, uncut grass, and — most notably — "at least 4 graves that were sunk in." She added: "Your prices are high to say the least." This suggests grounds upkeep may be variable, particularly around high-traffic holiday visits.
Pricing complaints and property damage Kathy Whittle (1 star) described costs as "ridiculously expensive" and cited specific charges ($630 weekend burial fee, $260 for a small date marker). She also alleged that the bronze portion of a headstone was damaged by the facility: "They also damaged the bronze part of the headstone!!! Right top corner pulled up!!!!" This review touches on two separate concerns — pricing transparency and physical care of memorial property — and warrants attention from families with existing monuments at the site.
Ownership
Greenlawn Memorial Park is corporately owned by Foundation Partners Group, a privately held consolidator of funeral homes and cemeteries headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The facility operates under Foundation Partners' consumer-facing brand, Altogether Funeral & Cremation, as reflected in the provider's website URL.
The cemetery was established in 1937 and has roots as a locally historic institution. The timing and circumstances of its acquisition by Foundation Partners Group are not documented in available data. Foundation Partners Group is privately held (not publicly traded) and is backed by private equity.
Families considering pre-need arrangements with a corporate-owned provider should be aware that ownership, branding, and management practices can change over time.
Accreditations
BBB Status: The BBB landscape for this provider requires some clarification. A listing for Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park shows BBB Accreditation since 11/8/2024 — this appears to be the Columbia, SC funeral home operation. A separate BBB listing for "Greenlawn Memorial Park" reflects a Texas-based entity (accredited since 12/1/2007) and is not the Columbia, SC location. Families should use the Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn listing when researching BBB standing for this facility.
No additional professional memberships, state licensing confirmations, or awards data were available in the sources reviewed.
Conclusion
Greenlawn Memorial Park occupies a meaningful place in Columbia's funeral landscape as one of the city's oldest perpetual care cemeteries, now operating within a corporate ownership structure under Foundation Partners Group. It positions as a mid-to-premium-range provider, with multiple reviewers independently noting that costs run high and with no publicly accessible General Price List to allow families to compare costs in advance. The facility's primary strengths are its long history, combination of on-site cemetery and funeral home services, and staff who consistently receive praise for compassionate care — with Rachel specifically mentioned by name. Families should request a full itemized General Price List before making commitments, pay close attention to weekend and add-on fees, and physically inspect any existing monuments if they have concerns about property maintenance.
This report was generated using publicly available information including licensing records, pricing data, and consumer reviews. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
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