Funeral Homes in Charleston, SC

Facts about the city

• Charleston has been featured in films like: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Cold Mountain (2003), Consenting Adults (1992), and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Catherine Coleman (chemist and astronaut), Kwame Brown (basketball player), Andy Dick (comedian and musician), Mackenzie Rosman (actor), Tracy White (american football player), Courtney Brown (american football player), and Dave Meggett (american football player).
• Charleston is home to the following sports teams: College of Charleston Cougars men's basketball.

Charleston is the oldest and second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, or, as is locally expressed, "where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers come together to form the Atlantic Ocean."Founded in 1670 as Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England, Charleston adopted its present name in 1783. It moved to its present location on Oyster Point in 1680 from a location on the west bank of the Ashley River known as Albemarle Point. By 1690, Charles Town was the fifth-largest city in North America, and it remained among the 10 largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census. With a 2010 census population of 120,083 (and a 2014 estimate of 130,113), current trends put Charleston as the fastest-growing municipality in South Carolina. The population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, was counted by the 2014 estimate at 727,689 – the third-largest in the state – and the 78th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and mannerly people, Charleston has received a large number of accolades, including "America's Most Friendly [City]" by Travel + Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and also "the most polite and hospitable city in America" by Southern Living magazine.

Charleston Obituaries

It was revealed on April 24th, 2019 that Delia Pratt (Gregg) died in Kingsport, Tennessee.  Ms. Pratt was 72 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Delia's life.

It was noted by Des Moines Register on April 13th, 2019 that Philip Andrew Fees perished in Yale, Iowa.  Fees was 40 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Philip Andrew's life.

It was revealed by Des Moines Register on April 11th, 2019 that Nancy Lee Steward (Haines) passed on in Des Moines, Iowa.  Ms. Steward was 73 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nancy Lee's life.

It was reported on April 8th, 2019 that William E Hepler passed away in Culpeper, Virginia.  Hepler was 79 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William E's life.

It was written on March 27th, 2019 that Edith Carr (Dodd) passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Carr was 93 years old and was born in Raleigh Co, WV.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edith's life.

It was reported on March 12th, 2019 that Melissa Ann Penrod passed on in Charleston, South Carolina.  Penrod was 34 years old and was born in Phillipsburg, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Melissa Ann's life.

It was written on February 27th, 2019 that Nancy Lou Houser (Struck) died in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Houser was 81 years old and was born in Bloomington, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nancy Lou's life.

It was written by The Advocate on February 14th, 2019 that Michael Eugene Lee passed away in Newark, Ohio.  Lee was 52 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Michael Eugene's life.

It was written by Virginian Leader on January 30th, 2019 that Michael Heyward Drawdy passed on in Pembroke, Virginia.  Drawdy was 61 years old and was born in Charleston, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael Heyward's life.

It was disclosed on January 29th, 2019 that Mary Francis Cicero (Curtis) passed away in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ms. Cicero was 78 years old and was born in Logan, WV.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Francis's life.

History

The Magnolia Cemetery is also considered to be a historic burial site. The city was originally named Charles Towne and later was changed to its present name in the year 1783.

The city is not only South Carolina's second largest city but its oldest as well. Ever since, Charleston is one of the nation's largest cities in terms of population. With the dominance of churches in Charleston, it had been called the "The Holy City".  '

The city is also the home of several historical sites and structures.

The official website for the city of Charleston is http://www.charleston-sc.gov.