Funeral home in Greenwood, SC
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1425 Montague Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649
About Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services
- Oldest continuously operating business in Greenwood County, established 1884.
- Pioneered state-of-the-art embalming techniques in South Carolina.
- Built the first motorized hearse in South Carolina (1916 Ford Model T).
- First full-service facility in Greenwood specifically built as a funeral home (1977).
- Greenwood's only in-house chapel crematory.
- Exclusive Thirteen Folds Provider for veterans.
History
- 1855William’s father, Andrew Alexander Blyth, opened a shop for cabinets, coffins and wagons in the New Market Community of Greenwood County.
- 1884Blyth Funeral Home was officially established in Greenwood by William Van Blyth.
- 1916William Van Blyth built the first motorized hearse in the state, based on a 1916 Ford Model T.
- 1929W.V. Blyth died; Sims Andrews became manager and owner.
- 1939Blyth Funeral Home bought a handsome residence at 201 N. Main Street in Greenwood.
- 1943Nolan J. Rauton became owner and manager.
- 1962Wayne Gantt became affiliated with Blyth Funeral Home while still in high school.
- 1971Wayne Gantt became co-owner of Blyth Funeral Home with W. Earle Purkerson, purchasing the business from the Rauton family.
Staff
- Steve GanttPresident, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Preneed Counselor
- Stacey GanttFuneral Assistant, Community Relations, Non-Licensed
- Judy GanttFuneral Service Associate, Non-Licensed
- Brianna ManleyBusiness Office and Funeral Service Associate, Non-Licensed
- Earl CarrollFuneral Director, Embalmer
- Nathan HambyFuneral Director
- Tim HaynesFuneral Director, Advanced Planning Counselor
- Rudy MartinezFuneral Director
- Jeremy HeatonFuneral Director Embalmer Apprentice
- Tom McAlhanyFuneral Director, Embalmer
- Gerald RautonFuneral Director
- David FradyFuneral Assistant, Non-Licensed
Prices
Direct cremation at Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is $2,017 above the South Carolina median of $1,800 (286 South Carolina homes with a price).
Services
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Veterans services
Not listed: Direct cremation, Graveside service, Memorial service, Green burial, Pre-planning, Grief support and Shipping and out-of-town transfers. Ask if you need one.
Also offered
- Full range of services
Facilities
- In-house chapel crematory
- Oakbrook memorial park
- Chapel mausoleum
- Family center
- Faith traditions
- Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal Holiness and Episcopal
- Languages
- English
Hours
From Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services' website
What do funeral directors do?
A funeral director is a licensed professional who specializes in all aspects of funerals and related services. They provide support to the family, guide the arrangement of visitations and funeral ceremonies, prepare the deceased according to the family's wishes, and ensure that everything goes according to plan. They also arrange for the removal and transportation of deceased throughout the process, and assist families with any legal or insurance-related paperwork they might need to file.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming is a process used to sanitize and temporarily preserve the body of a person who has passed away. It can also enhance the appearance of a person that has suffered damage from an accident or illness. By preserving the body through embalming, we can give you and your family time to make personalized and meaningful arrangements, including a viewing if desired.
How can I be sure that the remains I receive are those of my loved one?
First of all, cremation of multiple people at the same time is illegal in the US and many other countries, so the cremation chamber is not designed to hold more than one person at a time. In addition, cremation is a regulated process with strict procedures we follow to ensure we're holding our services to the highest standard possible. All necessary paperwork and fees must be completed with local authorities, and then a checklist is completed at the crematory.
Nearby funeral homes
- Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home, Inc.Direct cremation $1,000
- Robinson & Son Mortuary IncDirect cremation $2,305
- Harley Funeral Home & CrematoryDirect cremation $3,835
- Robinson-Walker Funeral Service
- Parker-White Funeral HomeDirect cremation $1,755
- Richie Funeral Home
- Brown & Walker Funeral HomeDirect cremation $1,870
- Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Common questions
How much is direct cremation at Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services?
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services lists direct cremation at $3,817, $2,017 above the South Carolina median of $1,800 across 286 South Carolina homes.
Does Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer cremation?
Yes. Cremation is on Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services' service list.
What are Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services' hours?
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services lists these hours: Everyday: 24 hours a day.
What funeral homes are near Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services?
Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home, Inc. (direct cremation $1,000), Robinson & Son Mortuary Inc (direct cremation $2,305) and Harley Funeral Home & Crematory (direct cremation $3,835).