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McAlister-Smith Funeral-Cremation
869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445 · (843) 553-1511
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★★★★★4.794 Google reviews

About McAlister-Smith Funeral-Cremation

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation in Goose Creek, SC is an independently owned funeral home, which means families work with locally accountable staff rather than a national corporate network. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist with cremation, traditional burial, and related arrangements, offering families a range of options under one roof. Direct cremation starts at $4,440, which sits on the higher end of what many families find in the South Carolina market and may be worth comparing against other local providers if budget is a primary concern. On Google, they hold a 4.7-star rating across 94 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience for most families, though the review volume is relatively modest and it is worth reading individual accounts to get a fuller picture of what to expect.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,590
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$7,880
Direct cremation from
$4,590
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$3,895
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$795
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$695
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$695
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$395
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$175
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$4,440
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★Catherine Smith
4 months ago

I would never ever use McAlister Smith with my pets ever again. First they lost one of my pups and couldn't find him it was over a month he was there and I told them I would call the police if they didn't find him. They called me back and said he was sitting in a urn on a shelf in the back storage c…

★★★★★Marlene
7 months ago

I talked to Esmeralda Walsh about preplanning my funeral. She was very kind, understanding and knowledgeable. She immediately put me at ease and didn’t pressure me into buying anything I didn’t want. The funeral for my Son was here nearly 10 years ago and they were very professional. I highly recomm…

★★★★★Vicki LaBerge
10 months ago

McAlister Smith Funeral Home in Goose Creek provided very supportive assistance in planning my husband’s funeral. Don Miller explained everything and was always available when I had questions. When you are going through the grief of losing your husband, it’s hard to think, concentrate or even brea…

★★★★★Angela T
11 months ago

We held our father‘s visitation at McAllister - Smith’s funeral home. It was beautifully done. They were so very accommodating to all the different specifications that we had for his final wishes. The compassion shown to the family and friends was above and beyond. Even after the funeral, all of the…

★★★★★Cheryl Ludlam
a year ago

I would highly recommend McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation in Goose Creek. The staff led by Gene and Don were all wonderful. My father passed away unexpectedly after 89 years, and from the time of his death to his funeral and burial services, M-S staff were professional and caring of our entire fa…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(843) 553-1511
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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