A Simple Service

11/21/2025

Families considering cremation find comfort when they include traditional funeral services. A visitation and celebration of life benefits everyone in the healing process. To discover the Traditional Cremation, call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344 and meet with Funeral Director Chad Cotton.

11/19/2025

If you're new to the Lancaster area and you've pre-purchased a funeral, we would be honored if you transferred it to A Simple Service Burial and Cremation. We honor all transfers, and there's never a fee. For more, call (803) 283-3344.

11/17/2025

For a room to receive friends, a chapel for life celebrations, or simply a quiet corner to reflect, you'll find it at A Simple Service Burial and Cremation. Staff members are here to guide you. For more on our facilities, call (803) 283-3344.

11/14/2025

Preplanning is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family. It's easy to start. Meet with Funeral Director Chad Cotton at A Simple Service Burial and Cremation to create a plan that's personal and meaningful. Call (803) 283-3344.

11/12/2025

A private visitation before cremation allows families a memorable moment with their departed loved one. It's also proven to benefit the healing journey. To customize and personalize cremation options, call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344 and speak with Funeral Director Chad Cotton.

11/11/2025

At A Simple Service Burial and Cremation, we pause on Veterans Day to honor all who have worn the uniform of our nation. Your courage, your service, and your sacrifice have protected our freedom. Today, and every day, we are grateful. Thank you, Veterans!

11/10/2025

After a death, the need for an experienced and compassionate Funeral Director is never greater. It's a professional like Jacquelyn Duncan who can console, consult, and begin transforming grief into hope. Call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344.

11/07/2025

A celebration of life will be a memory that lasts forever. That's why families who need to save yet want the finest call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation. From pricing to the beauty of our facility, we strive to offer the best funeral value. For more, call (803) 283-3344.

11/05/2025

When you preplan, your family won't have to lie awake wondering if they made the right decisions. They can rest well knowing how you wanted your life celebrated. To preplan, call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344 and meet with Funeral Director Chad Cotton.

11/04/2025

Martha Ann Cook, affectionately known as Ann, 69, of Lancaster, went to be with her lord and Savior on Monday, November 3,2025, peacefully at her home.

Ann was born on Monday, October 29, 1956, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late James Cook and Rosie Lee Hinson. Finding the correct words to truly describe a person like Ann is a difficult task. She was truly special, the type of person who was full of life. She believed in hard work and could do any job a man could do, if not better. Whether it was training horses, working on farms, or construction labor, anything she put her mind to. There was no sugarcoating, no filter - just pure and honest. Her faith in God was remarkable; she witnessed to those she met, even continuing to do so on her deathbed. A loving mother and grandmother, family was everything to her, and she made sure they knew how much she loved them. Ann leaves behind a true impression on the hearts of so many and will be deeply missed by all.

In addition to his parents, Ann is preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Cook.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lisa Blanchette (Ray), Shelia Compton and Steven Helms, Jr. (Valerie); sister, Kathy Beaman (Bill); brothers, Howard (Christine) and James Cook; grandchildren, Brent Strouse, Jason Blanchette, as well as Alex and Riley Compton; also left to cherish her memory are numerous other family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6 – 7:00 pm, at A Simple Service Burial & Cremation of Lancaster. A chapel funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 pm, with chaplain Chad Cotton officiating the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of A Simple Service Burial & Cremation – Lancaster, SC

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11/03/2025

A Simple Service Burial and Cremation proudly supports our nation's veterans. We're dedicated to securing and managing their burial and survivor benefits. If you're a veteran or a family member, call us at (803) 283-3344. It's our way of thanking you for your service.

10/31/2025

Honor a life well lived with a Traditional Cremation, where every memory can be shared and cherished. For a dignified farewell without burial, call A Simple Service Burial and Cremation at (803) 283-3344 and meet with Funeral Director Jacquelyn Duncan.