How much does cremation cost in Nashville?
Cheapest Option $695 Nashville Cremation Center
Average Cremation $2,217 Nashville average
Providers Compared 17 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Nashville — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Nashville Cremation Center | $695 | $895 | 615-678-4832 |
| 2 | Nashville Funeral and Cremation 210 McMillin Street | $770 | $1,710 | 615-256-1605 |
| 3 | Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home 2707 Gallatin | $1,045 | $2,995 | 615-262-3312 |
| 4 | Gardner Memorial Chapel 2302 Buchanan Street | $1,295 | $1,925 | 615-255-1338 |
| 5 | Woodbine Funeral Home 3620 Nolensville Rd | $1,320 | $2,355 | 615-832-1948 |
| 6 | Patton Brothers Funeral Homes 1306 South Street | $1,415 | $1,795 | 615-256-3608 |
| 7 | Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery 5110 Gallatin Pike | $1,445 | $2,845 | 615-866-1419 |
| 8 | Eastland Funeral Home 904 Gallatin Road | $1,795 | $1,995 | 615-227-9558 |
| 9 | Ellis Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2627 Nolensville Pike | $1,795 | $1,970 | 615-255-5412 |
| 10 | Smith Brothers Funeral Directors, Inc 706 Monroe Street | $1,795 | $1,995 | 615-726-1476 |
| 11 | Crawford Mortuary & Crematory 2714 Grandview Ave | $1,895 | $1,600 | 615-254-8200 |
| 12 | West Harpeth Funeral Home And Crematory 6962 Charlotte Pike | $1,975 | $3,695 | 615-352-9400 |
| 13 | Scales Funeral Home Inc 1412 Jefferson St | $2,895 | $1,995 | 615-329-9880 |
| 14 | Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home Inc 429 Donelson Pike | $4,390 | $4,695 | 615-883-2361 |
| 15 | MarshallDonnelly-Combs Funeral Home 201 25th Avenue North | $4,390 | $3,995 | 615-327-1111 |
| 16 | Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery 1101 Lebanon Pike | $4,390 | $4,695 | 615-255-4193 |
| 17 | WoodlawnRoesch-Patton Funeral Home 660 Thompson Lane | $4,390 | $4,695 | 615-383-4754 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ Return of remains Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Nashville
What is the cheapest cremation option in Nashville, Tennessee?
The cheapest direct cremation in Nashville is $695 at Nashville Cremation Center. Call 615-678-4832 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Tennessee?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Tennessee. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.
Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.
About This Pricing Data
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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