Absolutely stunning cemetery. We went to Find the Hunley…read morecrew and found so much more. This is an amazing little gem. Originally a 1790's rice plantation, Magnolia Cemetery was founded in 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River in Downtown Charleston. Home to 35,000 permanent residents, including authors and poets, artists, Confederate generals and soldiers, prominent politicians, bootleggers, prostitutes, and socialites. Magnolia Cemetery served as a Confederate encampment to defend the city from the Union bombardment during the Civil War. Over 2,000 Confederate soldiers lay at rest in Magnolia, including the Hunley crew, soldiers who fought in the battle at Gettysburg, and 6 confederate generals. Some Interesting Stops at Magnolia Cemetery: Hunley Circle: Three crews of mariners who perished aboard the H.L. Hunley are buried here. The submarine's 2nd crew was laid to rest following the ill-fated mission in 1863, the 1st in 2000 after being found beneath Johnson Hagood Stadium, and the 3rd in 2004 following their discovery on the ocean floor. Soldiers' Ground: A bronze soldier marching northward overlooks markers (made of stone leftover from the Columbia, S.C., capitol building) for more than 850 Confederate servicemen. Raymond-White Plot: Of Blake and Rosalie White's eight children, five didn't survive youth. A haunting reminder of childhood death's role in the Victorian era, their family plot includes Rosalie Raymond, immortalized in a portrait atop her stone cradle.

A review of a cemetery? Yes! This place is gorgeous! If, like me, you find cemeteries to be…read morebeautiful, quiet places to wander around and get lost in your thoughts, this a stunning spot to do it. You can drive through but this sprawling combo of history, nature, and reverence is the perfect place to walk. Mix of old and new. Plenty of sculpture throughout. Well kept but not overly manicured as that would ruin it. Wildlife abounds. Very good vibes.

My cousin recently passed away and we used Fielding for her services. On the way to the burial, the…read moregentleman driving the hearse was not happy with the fact that the family car driver wasn't driving fast enough. We made it to the burial and as we were getting ready to leave, the driver couldn't get the car out of park. She tried everything. The gentlemen at the grave site looked under the hood and while they didn't see anything wrong with the transmission fluid, they did see that the car was very low on oil. Why would that not be checked before sending the car out? She called the gentleman who was driving the hearse because he had already left. He comes back and was able to put the car in drive. The part that is disturbing is that after that, he leaves! He doesn't wait to see if we are able to get to our destination or anything! We did and made it back to Charleston from St Matthews (an hour away), but the fact that he left was disturbing. At least make sure your customers are safe! That was my first experience and hopefully my last.

I am sure the director tried to make things work,but they need professionals to come and train the…read morestaff on how a dignified funeral should be. They need to care for the exterior of the chapel, it needed cleaning and a good painting. Then they need to either someone that knows how to operate their sound system, or get a different one. They couldn't get must come on(although it constantly announced "POWER ON" &POWER OFF" during the service!!!) Someone in the audience had the music play through their cell phone! Very unprofessional in my opinion! I wouldn't recommend their services until they get some training on how a dignified funeral is to be conducted...

J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home on Calhoun Street in Charleston is a caring and professional option for…read morefunerals and services when you need them for a loved one. The staff here is very knowledgeable and works hard to make sure that everything is taken care of for you.

Plantation memorial gardens is a disgrace to our loved ones buried here . It is a disgrace that…read morethis cemetery exists in the manner and and upkeep that it is maintained. It is also a disgrace that you rated this cemetery with 5 stars. You buried my parents here and also buried my father here with full military honors. You should be ashamed of yourself for this 5 star rating because it puts money in your pockets. Ignorance and disgrace at its finest!!!

This lovely little cemetery is not really that little and is only separated from the Magnolia…read moreCemetery by a humble fence. They have many of the same type of monuments and gravestones as the Magnolia has. You can also drive into the cemetery, park on the side of the small roads and don't expect any well paved roads, so stopping by after a rainstorm is not recommended. All of these cemeteries are located in an industrial area of town, which is very strange to me. There are the two big cemeteries and then there are several smaller, obsure cemeteries in and around the big ones. I am from San Diego and we have many, HUGE, well maintained cemeteries in SoCal, (you should see where Michael Jackson is interred) but none are as charming, historical, old or haunting as the cemeteries in the South. I could've stayed all day in this area if the weather had been better.

It is never easy to bury a loved one, but they were very professional the whole time.read more

I was promised a ID of my relative as I was not with them when they passed. I brought clothing for…read morethem to wear and they cremated them before they let me ID the hem and before the clothing was used. They have not returned the clothing and cremated without me being able to see them.

J.Henry Stuhr Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant exemplifies true compassion along with extreme…read moreprofessionalism. Our funeral director, Mason Hand went above and beyond to provide us with exemplary service. He was so supportive, respectful and also very knowledgeable. He was able to guide us to make informed decisions during a very difficult time. The funeral costs were transparent and their services felt like a good value. They handled the logistics seamlessly during a difficult day for our family. They also seemed to tailor the service to fit our needs. The funeral home was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. I would highly recommend this funeral home and also Mason Hand. Our family truly appreciates you! Thank you, Summar Snyder Simpson Family 5/07/2026

The Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens is located directly off Matthias Ferry Road, next to Stuhr…read moreFuneral home. The 23 acre gardens are beautifully maintained, and the roads and pathways are constantly being repaired and cleaned. At the very back section is a memorial wall for the cremated, and this is the area where there are sections for other faiths. Payment to the gardens includes purchase of the lot. They have guidelines on the headstone and once this is paid for, the cost includes lifelong maintenance. The staff are wonderful. In particular, working with Patrick Mallard was a pleasure and very comforting. He is very respectful, and working with him was immensely reassuring. He worked on designing the headstone with me and was very respectful of my faith, and did the best he could to make sure my mother had the most appropriate headstone. I can't praise him enough as to how great he was. My mother passed away a few years ago and I see how well Mr. Mallard and his staff continue to upkeep the gardens. I find great solace in coming here every week and I feel Mr Mallard and his team should be recognized.

Established in 1681, St. Philip's is the oldest church congregation in the state of South Carolina…read more After they moved to their Church Street site in 1710, they built a church that lasted until it was wiped out by a fire. The current building was constructed in 1835 and boasts a beautiful, tall steeple. The interior of St. Philip's is stunning so if you're exploring the churchyard or cemetery, go inside the church and look around. It's usually open, with helpful guides to tell you all about it. Fact: it is the highest point in Charleston. Also, The church you see today is the second on this site. The original held its first service on Easter Sunday 1723, and burned down in a fire in February 1835. It also has the distinction of having both a churchyard (graves surrounding the church building itself) and a cemetery across the street. The view of Church Street punctuated by St. Philip's remains one of Charleston's most photographed spots.

A Wonderfully preserved, impeccably maintained historic Anglican Church…read more I visited recently (June 26) for the 10:30 Service, arriving early as the lovely choir was practicing that Sunday's hymns; obviously, they were a very robust, musically inclined group well lead by their Choir Director. As the church began to fill up I noticed that the congregation arrived in their 'Sunday Best'. In fact, the personal affluence was striking : lots of women in lovely, stylish hats and men in souther-style, gabardine suits with bow ties! I have to say however, although a friendly atmosphere was evident, I did not feel very welcome, as a casually dressed visitor. Added to this, was the cursory handshake by one of the more senior ministers as he strolled down the aisle prior to the service. Yet, this gesture was not accompanied by even at least a few words of introduction. I departed the service early given I was only there more for prayerful meditation and reflection ... left feeling a bit empty... Recommend visitors be prepared for a more elitist experience and less of perhaps of a warm welcome. I do hope my first exposure to St. Phillip's was just a flute and there is a deeper connection with the congregation! Good luck with your experience as mine was somewhat disappointing, first-time. R

We took a tour with the Palmetto carriage company, and our tour guide, Mike, pointed out this…read morechurch and the tree that stands in the graveyard of this church. It is the oldest Oak tree in Charleston. It's a unique graveyard in that it surrounds the entire church. The church doesn't have a yard space where there isn't a gravesite. Great value..it's free.

One of the most beautiful churches. The architecture is like nothing I have ever seen. Also freeread more