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North Area Funeral Home
4784 Gaynor Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 · (843) 744-7511
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★★★★★5.013 Google reviews

About North Area Funeral Home

North Area Funeral Home is an independently owned, full-service funeral home serving the North Charleston, SC area. Pricing appears accessible, with direct cremation starting at $1,350, which is generally considered budget-friendly for the local market. Early customer feedback is very positive, with a 5.0-star Google rating, though the review count of 13 is relatively low, so that score may not yet reflect a broad range of experiences. Families who value local, independent ownership and straightforward pricing may find this a comfortable fit, but those who rely heavily on review volume for confidence may want to gather additional references before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,350
Direct cremation from
$1,350
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,480
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$725
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$300
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$325
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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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
$1,350
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Darrin Major
2 months ago

North Area Funeral Home did the service for my uncle this past weekend. Rev. Simmons and his staff were very professional and I have nothing but good to say about them. They made the process seamless during our time of bereavement and I would highly recommend them for your love ones service.

★★★★★Katrina Simmons
5 months ago

Thank you, Pastor, Timothy Simmons, and North Area Funeral Home Staff for all of your support, and care that was given to me and my family during the demise of my son DeAngelo T. Simmons. Thank you, with Love.

★★★★★Te Te
2 years ago

The establishment did a phenomenal job with the MUA and the dressing of my cousin Kevin. the walk through and celebration was very comfortable and extremely professional.

★★★★★A S
4 years ago

The North Area Funeral Home was wonderful to work with. They provided personal attentiveness to all our funeral arrangement needs. Their staff was accommodating, kind and compassionate. Special care was taken to fulfill our wishes and concerns. If you and your family are looking for personal funeral…

★★★★★Small Shop Concepts (Mini-Miller)
5 years ago

North Area Funeral Home was a blessing to us in a hard time. They were kind,courteous, thorough and always helpful from the very first conversation all the way through to the end of service. I cannot emphasize how great they were. A beacon of light in dark times.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(843) 744-7511
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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