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28 Years
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Chester
At Chris King Memorial Chapel, we have dedicated ourselves to serving families in Chester, South Carolina, since 1998. Founded by State Representative John Richard Christopher King in honor of his father, the late Mayor Chris C. King, our funeral home continues a legacy of compassionate care that began over four decades ago. As the only funeral home in Chester carrying the King name and managed by a descendant of Mayor Chris King, we combine generational expertise with personalized service. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in funeral directing and embalming, ensuring every family receives meticulous attention to detail. We specialize in crafting meaningful tributes that honor diverse cultural and religious traditions, offering full-service funeral arrangements, cremation options, and memorial ceremonies.Our commitment extends beyond the event itself, providing year-long grief support to help families navigate their healing journey. We take pride in being locally owned and operated, deeply rooted in the Chester community, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Whether families choose traditional burial, cremation, or pre-planned arrangements, our knowledgeable staff guides them through every decision with empathy and respect. We also offer specialized services for veterans, recognizing their service with appropriate honors and benefits. It is our privilege to serve you during these profound moments, ensuring your loved one's legacy is honored with dignity and care.
Services
Funeral Services
Memorial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Third-generation funeral directors with 100+ years combined industry experience
- Only Chester funeral home managed by Mayor Chris King's descendants
- Specialized veterans' services with proper military honors
- Personalized grief support continuing for a full year
- Flexible arrangements accommodating diverse cultural traditions
What people say
Genuine concern
Treated like family
Compassionate staff
Patient guidance
Phenomenal service
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services honoring your loved one's life with personalized ceremonies. Our experienced directors guide families through arrangement selections, from casket choices to venue coordination. Services accommodate religious traditions and family preferences, including visitation, viewing, and graveside options.
Memorial Services
Create meaningful tributes with our memorial service options held at your preferred location. We assist with urn selection, eulogy preparation, and ceremony coordination either immediately following passing or weeks later, with or without the urn present.
Cremation Services
Flexible cremation arrangements with memorialization choices including urn retention, scattering, or columbarium placement. We offer pre-cremation viewings and memorial services tailored to family wishes while maintaining respectful handling of remains.
Pre-Planning
Secure peace of mind with our pre-planning services documenting your final wishes. We guide individuals through all service options, ensuring personal preferences are recorded while offering financial planning tools to alleviate future family burdens.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans including flag presentation, military honors coordination, and assistance with VA benefits. We ensure proper recognition through dedicated headstones, burial flags, and ceremonies honoring service members' sacrifices.
People
John Richard Christopher King
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director and South Carolina State Representative continuing his family's legacy. With Funeral Director License #2500, he combines legislative service with compassionate end-of-life care.
Margie Buckson King
Owner/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 40+ years experience in Chester's funeral industry. As Mayor Chris King's widow, she maintains the family's commitment to dignified services while holding Funeral Director License #1361.
Dr. Nelson Maurice King
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Medical professional and licensed embalmer providing technical expertise with Funeral Director/Embalmer License #2179. Combines healthcare background with respectful care for deceased individuals and family support.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veterans' honors with customizable options for religious and cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and ease future family decisions, including financial planning options.
Do you offer veterans' funeral benefits?
We specialize in veterans' services, including flag presentation, military honors, and assistance with VA headstones and burial benefits.
What grief support resources are available?
We provide year-long daily grief support messages and counseling resources to help families navigate their healing journey.
Are you available for emergency services?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency situations.
Reviews (1)
Margie Washington
Oct 26, 2021
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There is not enough words to express our appreciation and the professionalism that the Chris King Memorial Chapel and Family showed my family during our difficult time. We are so thankful that John made my mother's home going celebration so seamless and beautiful. Again words cannot express the warmth and love that the King Family showed us. I would recommend everyone to reach out to Chris King Memorial Chapel in your time of need.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Margie Washington
Sincerely,
Mrs.Margie Washington