Funeral Costs in Nashville, TN (2026)

Based on data from 17 funeral homes in Nashville, Tennessee. Average direct cremation: $2,217.

How much does a funeral cost in Nashville?

Direct Cremation $2,217 from $695

Basic Services Fee $2,697

Funeral Home Prices in Nashville, Tennessee

Itemized pricing from 17 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Crawford Mortuary & Crematory 2714 Grandview Ave	$1,895	—	$1,600	615-254-8200
Eastland Funeral Home 904 Gallatin Road	$1,795	—	$1,995	615-227-9558
Ellis Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2627 Nolensville Pike	$1,795	—	$1,970	615-255-5412
Gardner Memorial Chapel 2302 Buchanan Street	$1,295	—	$1,925	615-255-1338
Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home Inc 429 Donelson Pike	$4,390	—	$4,695	615-883-2361
MarshallDonnelly-Combs Funeral Home 201 25th Avenue North	$4,390	—	$3,995	615-327-1111
Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery 1101 Lebanon Pike	$4,390	—	$4,695	615-255-4193
Nashville Cremation Center	$695	—	$895	615-678-4832
Nashville Funeral and Cremation 210 McMillin Street	$770	—	$1,710	615-256-1605
Patton Brothers Funeral Homes 1306 South Street	$1,415	—	$1,795	615-256-3608
Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home 2707 Gallatin	$1,045	—	$2,995	615-262-3312
Scales Funeral Home Inc 1412 Jefferson St	$2,895	—	$1,995	615-329-9880
Smith Brothers Funeral Directors, Inc 706 Monroe Street	$1,795	—	$1,995	615-726-1476
Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery 5110 Gallatin Pike	$1,445	—	$2,845	615-866-1419
West Harpeth Funeral Home And Crematory 6962 Charlotte Pike	$1,975	—	$3,695	615-352-9400
Woodbine Funeral Home 3620 Nolensville Rd	$1,320	—	$2,355	615-832-1948
WoodlawnRoesch-Patton Funeral Home 660 Thompson Lane	$4,390	—	$4,695	615-383-4754

More Funeral Homes in Nashville

West Harpeth Funeral Home & Crematory

6962 Charlotte Pike

+1-615-352-9400

[email protected]

Understanding Funeral Costs in Nashville

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $2,697 in Nashville

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,217 in Nashville

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Nashville, prices start as low as $695.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Tennessee must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Nashville

What is the average funeral cost in Nashville, Tennessee?

Funeral costs in Nashville, Tennessee vary by funeral home and service type. We have 18 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Nashville?

Direct cremation in Nashville averages $2,217, with prices ranging from $695 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Nashville, Tennessee, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Nashville, this fee averages $2,697. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Nashville funeral costs compare to Tennessee averages?

Tennessee's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Nashville before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Nashville, Tennessee is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 17+ homes in Nashville and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Tennessee funeral homes · API access for researchers

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