Our Information
- 4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
- (843) 501-9441
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 5:30pm. Weekends by appointment. 24/7 answering service.
Trusted by Island Families for Over 40 Years
The Island Funeral Home & Crematory is a funeral home with on-site crematory located on the northern end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The location provides burial services, cremation services, funeral and memorial services, pre-need planning, reception and catered events, veterans services including military honors, ash scattering assistance, certified celebrants, and kosher catering. Memorial diamonds are available through a partner provider.
The Island Funeral Home & Crematory was founded in 1981 by Allen and Nancy Richardson as the first funeral home established on Hilton Head Island; prior to its opening, island residents traveled to Beaufort, South Carolina, or Savannah, Georgia, to access funeral services. The building was designed in a Lowcountry architectural style at the Richardson family's specific direction, and the completed structure earned a national recognition for the local contractor responsible for its construction. In 1983, the business added an on-site crematory, becoming the first cremation provider on Hilton Head Island. The National Funeral Directors Association has recognized the firm with its Pursuit of Excellence Award six times.
The facility includes multiple chapels, reception and event space, private viewings, identification viewings, a cremation viewing suite, and a Tahara Room.
The Island Funeral Home & Crematory does not operate an on-site cemetery, offer pet cremation, provide licensed grief therapy, or offer legal or estate planning services.
Families frequently recognize multiple staff members by name in reviews, noting that individual guidance and personal attention made the arrangement process feel manageable during a difficult time.
What We Offer
- Multiple Chapels
- Reception Room
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
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Cremation Viewing Suite
A private space for those wanting a witness cremation.
- Onsite Crematory
- Pet Friendly
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
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Veteran Funeral Specialists
Our professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
- Event Planning
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
- Catered Events
- Live Music Options
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- Ash Scattering
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Memorial Diamonds
Lab-created diamonds made from cremated remains.
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Kosher Catering
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
- Tahara Room
Pricing
Burial Services Starting At
Burial Services Starting At
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal of your loved one as well as local transportation to the cemetery for burial (within 40 miles).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Family not present with timing at the discretion of the funeral home.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Cremation Services Starting At
Cremation Services Starting At
- Price is for direct cremation with basic cremation container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and local transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within 40 miles).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
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"Staff was compassionate and professional throughout."