Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Established in 1932 by Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Leevy, Leevy's Funeral Home has served Columbia, the Midlands, and South Carolina with dignity and compassion. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide affordable, personalized funeral services tailored to each family's needs. With over 90 years of experience, we combine tradition with modern amenities, including a 350-seat chapel, a refurbished Lincoln Cemetery, and a luxury fleet for seamless transportation. Our team of 45 dedicated professionals, including third-generation funeral director Chris Leevy Johnson, prioritizes emotional support and meticulous attention to detail.We offer pre-need planning consultations free of charge, ensuring families can arrange services at their convenience. Our commitment to excellence extends to grief counseling resources and specialized services like cremation, dove releases, and international shipping. Recognized for curating the 2015 memorial service for Reverend Clementa Pinckney attended by President Obama, we continue upholding standards of care that honor legacies while supporting communities during loss.
Services
Complete Funeral Service
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Graveside Service
Grief Counseling
International Shipping
Tombstone Services
Memorial Services
Disinterment
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1932 with generations of funeral service expertise
- Personalized memorial options including 350-seat chapel services
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
- Modern fleet with flower hearse and luxury transportation
- Free pre-need planning consultations with expert guidance
What people say
Exceptional staff support
Personalized memorial options
24/7 availability
Professional grief guidance
Historic legacy of service
Services
Complete Funeral Service
Our Complete Funeral Service includes family viewing, chapel or church ceremony, and burial with casket options ranging $300$3,000. We coordinate clergy, music, obituaries, and cemetery arrangements while providing emotional support throughout the process. This service helps families honor loved ones through established funeral traditions.
Cremation Services
We offer Complete Cremation with viewing and ceremony followed by cremation, plus Direct Cremation for immediate disposition. Families choose from biodegradable urns to semi-precious metal containers while planning memorial services at their preferred location. Our directors guide clients through scattering regulations and keepsake options for cremated remains.
Pre-Need Planning
Our free pre-need consultations help individuals document funeral preferences at home or in our offices. Clients select services, caskets, and cemetery plots while establishing payment plans. This proactive approach eases emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members while ensuring personal wishes are honored.
Grief Counseling
We provide grief resources addressing individual coping mechanisms through personalized counseling sessions. Our support materials help families navigate emotional recovery while connecting with community support groups. This service continues beyond funeral events to assist long-term healing processes.
International Shipping
Our shipping services coordinate repatriation of remains across borders with proper documentation. We handle export permits, custom packaging, and airline logistics for both burial and cremation cases. This includes arranging local services at destination locations while maintaining respectful transport conditions.
People
I. S. Leevy Johnson
Sole Owner
Third-generation funeral director overseeing operations since 1995. Implemented major renovations, expanded facilities, and modernized fleet while maintaining family legacy of compassionate service to South Carolina communities.
Chris Leevy Johnson
Funeral Director
Son of I. S. Leevy Johnson, entrusted with continuing family legacy. Coordinates daily operations and client services while upholding standards established by founders through four decades of professional experience.
Ruby Leevy Johnson
Former President
Oldest child of founders who led funeral home from 1995 until 2012. Instrumental in expanding service capabilities and maintaining organizational mission of dignified, affordable funeral options for all families.
Questions
What pre-need funeral planning options do you offer?
We provide free pre-need consultations at your home or office to document preferences, select services, and establish payment plans ensuring your wishes are honored while easing family burdens.
Do you handle out-of-state funeral arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate international shipping with proper documentation and arrange local services at destination locations for both burial and cremation cases.
What cremation service packages are available?
Choose Complete Cremation with viewing/ceremony or Direct Cremation. We offer biodegradable to premium urn options and memorial service planning at your preferred location.
Are grief counseling resources available after services?
Our grief support continues beyond funeral events through personalized counseling sessions and community support group connections addressing long-term emotional recovery needs.
What facilities do you have for large services?
Our Taylor Street location features a 350-seat chapel with private viewing rooms and one of the largest casket selection rooms in the Midlands region.
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