Cheapest Cremation in Sumter, SC (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Sumter starts at $2,000 from Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmore-Cannon-Stephens FuneralLowest price | $2,000 | 4.8★ (22) |
| 2 | Whites Mortuary LLC | $2,055 | 4★ (27) |
| 3 | Williams Jr Frank E | $2,079 | 3.8★ (23) |
| 4 | Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory | $2,595 | 4.4★ (7) |
| 5 | Palmer Memorial Chapel | $4,205 | 4.4★ (7) |
| 6 | Bullock Pet Cremation Services LLC | Call for pricing | 3.6★ (10) |
| 7 | Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium | Call for pricing | 4.3★ (26) |
| 8 | Sumter Funeral Services | Call for pricing | 3.7★ (3) |
| 9 | Affordable Cremations | Call for pricing | — |
| 10 | Grace Funeral Home | Call for pricing | 3★ (1) |
| 11 | Bostick Tompkins Funeral Home of Sumter | Call for pricing | 5★ (3) |
| 12 | Dinkins Funeral Home | Call for pricing | — |
Prices are 2026 direct cremation estimates from each provider's listing and may change. They are not quotes — always request a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
How to get the cheapest cremation in Sumter
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Sumter, prices for the exact same direct cremation routinely vary by $1,000 or more between providers, which is why comparing the ranked list above pays off. Dedicated cremation specialists almost always undercut full-service funeral homes for a simple cremation.
Get at least three itemized quotes, supply your own urn rather than buying the provider's, and confirm exactly what each price includes (transportation, the cremation, a basic container, permits, and return of the ashes). Our cheapest direct cremation guide and list of hidden fees to watch for walk through how to avoid overpaying.
See all options and read reviews on the main Sumter cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in South Carolina guide.
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