Richland County hosts public burial service to honor those without family, means The public funeral service celebrate the life of those without loved ones and offered a space for those in need to say goodbye. Author: Kayland Hagwood Updated: 7:01 PM EDT July 11, 2021 RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — On the inside of a short, rocky road in Columbia is the Richland County Cemetery. The sound of a single guitarist rung out on a sweltering Sunday afternoon as friends and family gathered to honor their loved ones. Eight people were buried, but not all had friends to say goodbye. The public service was an opportunity for everyone to be remembered, regardless of background or financial ability.