Veteran services at Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc.
Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. in Nashville, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with VA burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in national cemeteries, securing military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and flag presentation), and understanding financial assistance for burial and funeral costs. They also guide families through the application process for headstones or grave markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,365 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, graveside service, permanent memorialization, and veterans services. 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 on-site 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 Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 36% 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 7 miles from Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc.. Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. 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. Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. is located at 3855 Clarksville Pike in Nashville, TN. You can reach the home at (615) 244-4755. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. provides traditional funeral service, personalized funeral service, limousine service, transport service, funeral program design & printing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, assisting families with VA burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in national cemeteries, securing military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and flag presentation), and understanding financial assistance for burial and funeral costs. They also guide families through the application process for headstones or grave markers provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Which faith traditions does Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Many faiths and customs families, among others.
What sets Terrell Broady Funeral Home Inc. apart
- Extensive history of Terrell Andre Broady, Sr. in funeral service since 1989, establishing multiple homes before Nashville.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including free e-booklets and a video program by Dr. Jason Troyer.
- Specialization in domestic and international shipping services.
- Detailed assistance with Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits.
- On-site Notary Public services.
- Emphasis on personalization through various media (photos, videos, artwork, music, readings).
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Urns
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- · NAACP
Specializations
- · Honoring Many Faiths and Customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Many faiths and customs. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.