Gethers Funeral Home - St. Stephen

Gethers Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral home that has served Berkeley County and the surrounding Lowcountry area of South Carolina since 1950. With a legacy of compassionate and caring service spanning more than seven decades, the funeral home is dedicated to helping families during their most difficult times by providing personalized, professional, and ethical funeral arrangements. The St. Stephen location, situated at 221 Church Rd., Saint Stephen, SC, is one of two branches operated by the firm, the other being in Moncks Corner. This location offers a range of services including traditional funerals, memorial services, cremation, and graveside ceremonies. According to its published general price list, direct cremation begins at $1,250, making it an accessible option for families. The facility is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, ensuring ease of access for all visitors. While the St. Stephen location is currently listed as temporarily closed, the funeral home remains committed to the community and continues to offer online obituary listings, grief resources, veteran services, and preplanning forms through its website. Families can arrange personalized celebrations of life that honor the unique wishes of their loved ones, with services tailored to individual needs rather than following a fixed template. The funeral home holds a 5.0-star rating from verified reviews, reflecting the trust and satisfaction of the families it has served. Gethers Funeral Home is recognized by industry organizations such as the National Funeral Directors Association and the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association. For those requiring assistance with estate settlement after a loss, the funeral home partners with a trusted service to provide free guidance. The St. Stephen chapel is part of a tradition of excellence built on sincerity, honesty, and compassion, and remains a cornerstone of the community despite its temporary closure status.