News & Events

News: 

Thompson Funeral Homes Donate to River District, Cayce -West Columbia Lions

Gregg Turner of Thompson Funeral Homes donated the proceeds from Thompson’s metal recycling program to two of it community partners:
Turner donated $500 to The River District and $500 to the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club. Read more


Thompson Funeral Home Named Free Time's Best Funeral Home for the Best of Columbia 2019

Thank you for your votes in naming Thompson Funeral Homes Free Time's Best Funeral Home for the Best of Columbia 2019. It's our commitment to the community to serve with compassion and care. Thank you!

The State Newspaper's Best Funeral Home for the State's Best 2018!

Thank you for naming Thompson Funeral Homes The State Newspaper's Best Funeral Home for the State's Best 2018! It's our privilege and honor to serve you and your families. Thank you! 

Thompson Funeral Homes voted #1 in Columbia for 3rd year in a row

A big thank you to everyone who voted Thompson Funeral Homes​ as #1 in Columbia! This is the 3rd year in a row that Columbia Living Magazine​ readers have voted Thompson as Best Funeral Home in the Midlands.



Events:


Grief Support Group - Now Online!

3rd Monday of each month
3-4:30 PM

Join us for a monthly Grief Support Group hosted online. Co-facilitated by local grief counselor Mary Beth Lamey and Anne Abel, group meetings are designed to help take you from hurting to healing. As a group, we can overcome the struggle and build each other up to a healthy state of being. Join us and let the healing begin.


This group is now being offered online via Zoom. Please reach out to Mary Beth Lamey to get login info to join.

Email – marybeth.lamey@thompsonsfuneral.com
Phone – 803-995-0068

Mary Beth Lamey is a licensed clinical social worker with Thompson Funeral Homes serving as their Community Care Coordinator. Mary Beth graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has provided counseling and support services to grieving families in the Midlands for over 19 years.

Anne Abel, B.A. Newbury College, CRCFA, has facilitated caregiver support groups for 19 years and also led workshops and classes for South Carolina activity professionals, the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging, the South Carolina Healthcare Association, Dementia Dialogues, and the Alzheimer's Association. She has worked in Assisted Living communities in various capacities including activity programming, sales, marketing, and Executive Director. Anne currently serves in public relations at Lighthouse Hospice.

Luminary Display at Greenlawn Memorial Park

December 5, 2020
5:30 PM

Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Enter the memorial park at the Leesburg Road entrance

Join us as we witness the beautiful transformation of the park into a warm and glowing tribute to the memories of the family and friends who have passed before us.

Personalized luminary bags will be available for a donation to the community volunteers assisting with this display. Donations can be made out to the Lower Richland High School JROTC.

Orders must be received by Monday, November 30, 2020. A special remembrance gift will be given to those attending the luminary display. See the discussion section of the Facebook event to fill out the donation form: https://www.facebook.com/events/2726263837700956

Virtual Holiday Remembrance Service

December 5, 2020
7 PM


Video tribute - We will be creating a Remembrance Photo Memorial Tribute to be shown during the virtual remembrance service and at the drive in service. If you wish to have your loved one’s photo appear in this video memorial, please submit one (1) photo by November 13.

Photos should be emailed to robin.ridgell@thompsonsfuneral.com.

Please note the name of your loved one in the subject line or in the body of the email.

Service will be available for viewing throughout the month. You can view the cast on December 5th at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/514282998.


Drive-In Holiday Remembrance

December 8, 2020
7 PM

Join us as we gather to remember, reflect and honor the memories of our loved ones at our drive-in remembrance service.

4720 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29073

Gather from the comfort and safety of your vehicle to participate in our Annual Remembrance Service, which will be shown on a large projection screen.

A special remembrance gift will be given to those attending the drive-in service.

2020 Walk Like MADD Columbia

Postponed-- New date TBD

This 5k event will be held at SC Criminal Justice Academy and is hosted by MADD South Carolina.

Your participation will help raise both awareness and funds to end drunk driving and fight drugged driving. Together, we will create a future of No More Victims®.

Join our walking team or support our cause by visiting our fundraising page here.