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 Specialists
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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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.
- 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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Linda Poag
1948-2025Linda C. Poag, 77, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born on May 20, 1948, in Lancaster, South Carolina. Having attended both the University of South Carolina... -
Gaude Hughes
1980-2025Gaude Lynn Hughes, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the Baymont Inn Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. She was born on February 2, 1980, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lyn... -
Floyd Pritchard
1939-2025(SFC SCANG, Retired) Floyd F. Pritchard, 85, of Columbia, S.C., went home to be with Jesus on June 30, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Harbort Pritchard, their son Floyd... -
Carolyn Bowers
1938-2025Carolyn W. Bowers, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on October 10, 1938 to the late Worth and Ruth James Wilson in Charlotte, NC, before reloc... -
Tomas Labrador-Rivera
1923-2025In Honor of Tomas Labrador-Rivera September 19, 1923 – June 20, 2025 Tomas Labrador-Rivera, aged 101, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born ...
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 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
- 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.
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