SC Department of Consumer Affairs Distributing George Funeral Home Contracts

SC Consumer Affairs News

Published February 20th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is distributing preneed funeral contracts from the closed George Funeral Home to new providers. Consumers will be notified by mail of their new provider and can transfer contracts if desired.

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What changed

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) has begun distributing preneed funeral contracts from the now-closed George Funeral Home in Aiken. As per state law, after six months of closure, remaining contracts are being transferred to other licensed funeral homes in the Aiken area that expressed interest. The SCDCA will mail notifications to affected consumers, informing them of the new funeral home assigned to their contract.

Consumers have the option to transfer their preneed funeral contract to any licensed preneed provider of their choice. They will need to know the name of their current assigned provider to facilitate this transfer. The SCDCA provides contact information for inquiries and a licensee lookup tool on their website for consumers seeking alternative providers.

What to do next

Consumers should review mail from SCDCA regarding their preneed funeral contract.
Consumers wishing to change providers must contact their new assigned funeral home for transfer information.

Source document (simplified)

Fri, 02/20/2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is in the process of distributing the remaining preneed funeral contracts held by George Funeral Home in Aiken. Because six months have passed since the facility closed, the law requires SCDCA to transfer any remaining contracts to another funeral home. Providers in the Aiken area who expressed interest in serving George Funeral Home’s consumers have been assigned contracts.

SCDCA will notify consumers by mail the name of the funeral home that now holds their contract. Those wishing to choose a different provider may transfer their preneed funeral contract to any licensed preneed provider. Consumers can view a list of licensees on our Licensee Lookup page. The funeral home chosen to service the contract will need to know the name of the current provider to accomplish the transfer.

If you have questions about preneed funeral contracts, you may contact SCDCA at 803-734-4200 or legal@scconsumer.gov.

About SCDCA

Established in 1974, DCA has more than fifty years of experience in protecting South Carolina consumers while recognizing those businesses that act honestly and fairly. Cultivating a marketplace comprised of well-informed consumers and businesses prevents deceptive and unfair business practices, allows legitimate business activity to flourish, resulting in the promotion of competition and a healthier economy.