Veteran services at Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services
Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services, located in Goodlettsville, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Cole & Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Services offers comprehensive support for veterans and their families. Their staff assists with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include guidance on eligibility for VA burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and minor or dependent children. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The funeral home provides information on applying for veterans death benefits to cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs, as well as requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans." On-site amenities include reception centers and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Local families rate the firm 5.0 stars across 79 Google reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, graveside service, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,355. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Nashville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 6 miles from Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services. Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating from 79 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,355. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services is located at 127 North Main St. in Goodlettsville, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 859-5231. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, pre-need planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cole & Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Services offers comprehensive support for veterans and their families. Their staff assists with completing necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include guidance on eligibility for VA burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery for veterans, service members, spouses, and minor or dependent children. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The funeral home provides information on applying for veterans death benefits to cover burial, funeral, and transportation costs, as well as requesting headstones or markers for eligible deceased veterans.
How do families rate Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services?
Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 79 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services apart
- All funeral directors are Certified Celebrants, trained to create personalized, healing experiences.
- Onsite crematories, ensuring loved ones remain continuously in their care.
- Exclusive provider of the Legacy Gallery and 'Path of Life' for unique life celebrations.
- Partnership with HeartLight Center for comprehensive grief support programs.
- Offers a Hospice Caregiver Award Program to recognize outstanding local caregivers.
- Provides onsite reception centers, including the Catherine Garrett Event Center, and outdoor areas for gatherings.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · HeartLight Center
Specializations
- · Certified Celebrants
- · Hospice Caregiver Award Program
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Cole & Garrett Fueranl Home & Cremation Services. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Lindsey helped with my mother's funeral service years ago at Crestview in Portland, last couple of weeks she helped with my mother in love service at Cole and Garrett in Goodletsville, TN. She was excellent in helping us plan the service. From the time we walked in till after the burrial service, Lindsey and her team was Top Notch.”
“Days before my father’s expected death, I spoke with Lindsey to see if our years before purchased plots and funeral services were in place. Years old arrangements so she had to locate our information. She answered the questions I had at the time. Once we were in need of Cole and Garrett’s services, words do not adequately express how kind and gentle she was with us. I called her my Angel Baby. We mostly knew what we wanted as a family. She said yes at every thought and action we had. I would ask her what we were to do next. She told me what to do. She led and we followed. The sweetest simple graveside service and burial. Exactly what we wanted to honor my father. My deepest appreciation of Cole and Garrett and their care for my family.”
“C&G has been amazing to work with in our family’s most difficult time. Nina has been amazing, patient, kind, and sweet to us. She has answered every single question we have had. The obituary she wrote for Mom was PERFECT!! We just cannot say enough great things about her and the whole team at Cole & Garrett.”
“Lindsey Stuffle and her staff are amazing at what they do. She went over and beyond for my family! Everything was well organized and put together. I definitely recommend Cole & Garrett!”
“Jason was amazing during an extremely hard time for our family. His kindness and compassion made the process very gentle. He did such a wonderful job with my brother after his passing, and went above and for my family. I can't thank him enough, and HIGHLY recommend using Cole & Garrett.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.