Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc.

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02/01/2026

Florence County residents — we need your help. ❄️

While the storm has moved on, roads are still not in good condition and driving can be extremely hazardous. Even a small patch of ice can cause serious crashes.

🚗 Stay home if you can.
🛑 Only travel if it’s essential.
🚑 Help keep roads clear for emergency response and road crews.

⚠️ Bridges & overpasses freeze first
⚠️ Side roads may be untreated
⚠️ Black ice may not be visible

🚫 Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Florence safe.

Honored to serve with excellence, compassion, and unity—no matter the weather.
01/31/2026

Honored to serve with excellence, compassion, and unity—no matter the weather.

01/31/2026

In Loving Memory of Mother Margaree Kelly
Celebration of Life Service

01/30/2026

Celebration Of Life For Mrs. Earline Hicks

We regret to announce the transition of Ms. Sharon M Hudson who passed on January 27, 2026 in a local hospice facility. ...
01/28/2026

We regret to announce the transition of Ms. Sharon M Hudson who passed on January 27, 2026 in a local hospice facility. Arrangements will be announce at a later date. Let us uplift this family with prayer as they embark upon this journey of bereavement.

01/28/2026
We regret to announce the transition of Mrs Earline Eaddy Hicks, who passed on January 24, 2026 in a local hospice facil...
01/27/2026

We regret to announce the transition of Mrs Earline Eaddy Hicks, who passed on January 24, 2026 in a local hospice facility. Please uplift this family with your prayers as they traverse this difficult period.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mother Margaree Kelly, age 89, of Florence, who peacefully tr...
01/27/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mother Margaree Kelly, age 89, of Florence, who peacefully transitioned on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this time of loss and remembrance.

Celebration of Life ...

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106 E Darlington Street
Florence, SC
29506

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+18436623581

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Ideal Funeral Parlor was established in 1939, initially as a venture of the Joint Stock Lodge. Upon determination by the State of South Carolina that the lodge could not participate in a for-profit business, members formed a partnership called Ideal Funeral Parlor. Those members were Rev. W. S. Guiles, Rev. Arthur James, Rev. and Mrs. Willie A. Johnson, Rev. J. L. Brooks, Mr. Flander Singleton, Mr. Jasper Singleton. Rev. W. A. Johnson was named the manager and remained in that position until his death in 1961. The first building was located at 300 Mullins Street, Florence, SC. According to our records, principals were paid $5.00 per funeral for the use of their cars.

Upon the death of Rev. W. A. Johnson, Rufus Hawkins was named the manager. During his tenure, the business continued to grow and prosper.

In 1968, the physical location moved to 1005 E. Cheves Street, Florence, SC. In 1996, R. Douglas Hawkins was named General Manager. In 2002, Ideal Funeral Parlor moved into our present facility at 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC.