Veteran services at Nashville Cremation Center
Nashville Cremation Center, located in Nashville, TN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Nashville Cremation Center assists families with navigating Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits for eligible deceased veterans." Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Nashville Cremation Center: direct cremation from $975. That places direct cremation roughly 48% below 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 Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in TN, approximately 5 miles from Nashville Cremation Center. Nashville Cremation Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Nashville Cremation Center is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nashville Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $975. 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 Nashville Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nashville Cremation Center is located at 7427 Charlotte Pike in Nashville, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 678-4832. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nashville Cremation Center offer veteran families?
Nashville Cremation Center provides cremation, send flowers, grief support, hope bear, parting stone, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nashville Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nashville Cremation Center assists families with navigating Social Security and Veterans Administration benefits for eligible deceased veterans.
What sets Nashville Cremation Center apart
- Specializes exclusively in cremation services.
- Operates an on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers unique grief support items like Hope Bear and Parting Stone solidified remains.
- Female-operated business with licensed funeral directors.
- Provides a "No Hidden Fee Guarantee" and a "100% Service Guarantee."
- Partners with HeartLight Center for comprehensive grief support services.
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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.