Thompson Funeral Homes - Columbia
A Tradition of Care Since 1928
Founded in 1928 by J.R. "Buddy" Thompson, Thompson Funeral Home has served the Cayce, West Columbia, and Columbia communities with unmatched personal service, earning lasting loyalty from area residents. With the addition of a second location in Lexington and our beautiful Greenlawn Memorial Park, we give families unparalleled service and peace of mind.
At Thompson, we help families bid farewell to their loved ones in a meaningful and beautiful way. Our unique combination of a full-service funeral home, cremation services, and serene cemetery space offers comfort and convenience to families across the Midlands. We provide a broad range of funeral and cremation services in Columbia, aiming to make each ceremony a personal celebration of life, remembrance, and unity.
Choosing us means embarking on a planning journey unmatched in its attention to detail and personal touch. Our passion lies in crafting services that offer healing and significance, tailoring each one to reflect the unique personality of your loved one. With a professional staff boasting over 100 years of combined experience, Thompson Funeral Home pledges unparalleled service, embodying a tradition of community trust and comprehensive care.
- Reception Room
- Chapel
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Beautiful Views
- Mausoleum
- Cremation Garden
- Cremation Niches
- Family Cemetery Lots
- Private Cemetery Lots
- Onsite Crematory
- Pet Friendly
- Flat Grave Markers
- 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 Specialist Certified
Our professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
- Event Planning
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
- Catered Events
- Live Music Options
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Funeral Video Production
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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.
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Overnight Visitations
A full-night gathering to honor and be with a loved one.
- Flower Arrangement Delivery
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Custom Headstones
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- International Shipping
- Ash Scattering
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Incense Burning
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
- Veterans Cemetery Section
Information
- 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209
- (803) 470-0164
- Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. 24/7 answering service.
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- Greenlawn Memorial Park
Recent Obituaries for Thompson Funeral Homes - Columbia
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Peggy Ann Goley
1944-2025Peggy was born March 3, 1944, in Bamberg, South Carolina, to Morgan and Josephine Saunders Fralick. On July 22, 1972, she and George Berry Goley were married. Together, they nurtured a family of three... -
Paul Davidson
1966-2025Paul Douglas Davidson, 58, of Eastover, South Carolina passed away March 5, 2025, at Columbia VA Health Care System, Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on July 30, 1966 in Paris, Texas to the late ... -
Darlene Arre
1933-2025Darlene J. Arre, 91, of Columbia passed away March 5, 2025. She was born July 31, 1933 in Fargo, North Dakota. She was the third of the nine children of Gilmore H. Wagner and Louise M. Emerson. A... -
Mary Marshall
1928-2025Mary Helen (Conley) Marshall passed away February 26 at the age of 97. She was the epitome of elegance, professionalism and poise. Born on February 9, 1928 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to John and Ant... -
Shirley Hood
1938-2025Shirley Leslie Hood passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She was 86 years old. Shirley was born in Easley, SC on August 9, 1938 and was the fourth of five children of the late Claude and Eliza...
Pricing
Cremation Services Starting At
$2,935
- 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 50 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.
Burial Services Starting At
$4,470
- 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 50 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.
Reviews
I received outstanding service from Thompson Funeral Home, they made everything happen and ensured I was kept informed. They ensured my mother was taken care of from Florida all the way to her final resting place in Columbia. I couldn’t be more pleased with their care and understanding.
Robert Burrows
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Feb 24, 2025
Lovely job of helping us have a very memorable occasion. Handled constantly changing plans with patience and grace.
Mary Burts
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Dec 10, 2024
My husband pre planned and prepaid his funeral through Thompson Funeral Home in 2021. When my daughter and I went to the funeral home the day following his death, the process was seamless. In addition to having paperwork ready to sign, the staff treated us with the utmost care and attention.
Robin Dorfer
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Nov 05, 2024
Our plans were simple, but they were executed with caring and professionalism. I would definitely recommend. The funeral director was Greg, who was excellent.
Tim Cassidy
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Oct 31, 2024
SeanPatrick Cahill
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Oct 19, 2024
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