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Complete Cremation Services with Legacy

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Planning

For immediate needs or planning ahead.

Through our counsel and caring, we will see you through this period of grief by providing a wide range of professional services, options, and merchandise to honor the dignity of your loved one.

Our caring professionals will coordinate an affordable simple cremation that’s meaningful, memorable, and respectful.

Legacy has cremation options from $995 - $1,395.

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Transportation

  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory
  • Alternative container (The container the body is cremated in)
  • Rigid container (For the return of the cremated remains)
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Paperwork

During this difficult time, we will assist in securing, filing, and obtaining required paperwork and documents.

  • Obtaining certified copies of death certificate
  • Obtaining cremation approval from the medical examiner
  • Assistance in filing for VA benefits and insurance policies
  • Social security administration forms completed
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I just wanted to say thanks for the beautiful memorial service. It was so personal and dignified (just how my husband would have wanted). Thank you for helping me celebrate such a wonderful life with such honor.

- Kelly Watson

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Resources

How to Honor a Life

How to Honor a Life

Ask us about all the ways we can help you uniquely celebrate your loved one’s legacy: burial at sea, scattering of cremains, interment of the ashes, viewings, and memorial services.

Each can be done with a personal touch.

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Scattering at Sea

Scattering at Sea

Scattering at sea combines a sense of finality with a new beginning, as it returns us to nature and our origins.

If you are considering scattering the cremains of a loved one, we have lots of helpful information.

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Why Legacy

Why Legacy

Like family, we are here to help you in every way possible 24/7. Supportive, caring representatives who are trained to answer all of your questions.

All-inclusive service and guidance through each step of the process.

Learn More

Resources

How to Honor a Life

How to Honor a Life

Ask us about all the ways we can help you uniquely celebrate your loved one’s legacy: burial at sea, scattering of cremains, interment of the ashes, viewings, and memorial services.

Each can be done with a personal touch.

Learn More
Scattering at Sea

Scattering at Sea

Scattering at sea combines a sense of finality with a new beginning, as it returns us to nature and our origins.

If you are considering scattering the cremains of a loved one, we have lots of helpful information.

Learn More
Why Legacy

Why Legacy

Like family, we are here to help you in every way possible 24/7. Supportive, caring representatives who are trained to answer all of your questions.

All-inclusive service and guidance through each step of the process.

Learn More

Help for Those Planning a Funeral for the First Time in Tennessee

Planning a funeral is always difficult. It is almost never a simple thing to do. Whether you are struggling due to grief, have a heavy heart because of not knowing your loved ones wishes for their final arrangements, are concerned about the costs, or a bit of all of the above and then some, it is something that needs to be done but is almost never easy. Whether you plan a burial in Tennessee or cremation services, you will likely have a few goals.

  • Giving your loved one an honorable send-off.
  • Having time with other loved ones to be able to come together to celebrate your loved ones life.
  • Finding the best service to provide burial or cremation services in Tennessee to deal with.

In some cases, financial concerns are a major item as well. If you are thinking about burial versus cremation, services in Tennessee for cremation cost much less in many cases.

Cremation Costs in Tennessee

Why are Tennessee cremation costs so much lower than that of a funeral where burial is the chosen option for the disposition of the body? Either option can either be very basic or very advanced in nature in terms of planning and extras that add to costs, but in the case of a very basic traditional funeral, a very basic Tennessee cremation service can be thousands of dollars less in many cases.

Fewer things need to happen, fewer people and services need to be involved, and with a basic Tennessee cremation service, you have some extra options, too, such as:

  • Where to have your loved one rest. You can opt for a cemetery. Many have mausoleums or columbariums. Some people also opt to put cremated remains into a family tomb at a cemetery because more family members can be laid to rest in a smaller space.
  • Whether to have a traditional funeral. Families who want visitation before cremation can advise our Tennessee cremation services of the timing required. You can have a wake, a visitation, services with clergy, or a memorial celebration.

There are many who prefer cremation because there is more time to plan. Funerals tend to happen quickly with burial and the loved ones body waits for rest at a funeral home. With cremation, it can be done promptly but the family can then take a bit longer to plan for a funeral, if need be. There is not the same sense of urgency. There is time for loved ones to travel to you. There is time for you to transport your loved ones cremated remains elsewhere, should you want to have their funeral somewhere else.

It can be much more cost-effective to have the cremation service done in Tennessee where they passed away and then ship their cremains elsewhere than to have a loved one transported elsewhere and then cremated. The point is that there are many options for you to consider.

Our Tennessee cremation service team would be more than happy to help you review them, should you want to arrange for cremation. If you are not yet certain whether you will opt for burial or cremation services in Tennessee, we are more than willing to answer your questions.

Guidance for First-Time Funeral Planners

When you are the person who has to handle a loved ones funeral arrangements, you may be feeling a bit lost. We can guide you through the process. A Tennessee cremation services specialist will be able to answer questions, may ask questions to help determine options, and can explain all processes regarding timelines, paperwork that must be completed, and so forth.

We are more than willing to take as much time as is needed to help you feel like you are well-informed and able to make a decision. There is no obligation to deal with us once we have given you a Tennessee cremation cost breakdown. We know that we are not the only option to consider and there wont be any pressure from us.

Some of the reasons why past clients have told us they prefer cremation include:

  • Being able to keep their loved one close to them, rather than having to visit a cemetery. Some opt for a decorative urn. Others even consider memorial cremation jewelry.
  • Environmental reasons. Many prefer not to use up land with a burial plot.
  • Their loved one did not like the idea of being on display in a casket.
  • Some people prefer the idea of things happening quickly. Tennessee cremation providers handle the process efficiently, and within a few hours, the cremains are ready to be returned to the family.

Cremation offers people the ability to choose the sort of funeral service that they prefer. For some, it is faith-based. Others prefer something secular and non-religious.

When you choose cremation services in Tennessee, you also have the option to inter your loved ones remains at a cemetery. This is still less expensive than burial costs. Cremation service providers in Tennessee can help you explore all options related to cremation.

If you are not sure if it is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact us for a no-obligation quote detailing options and costs for Tennessee cremation services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Cremation Services

  1. What are the first steps to take when someone passes away and cremation is the preferred option?
    Contact a licensed Tennessee cremation provider right away. They will arrange transportation of your loved one, guide you through the paperwork, and explain timelines for authorization and planning any services you wish to include.
  2. Can cremation be combined with a celebration of life or memorial later on?
    Yes. Many families choose to hold a celebration of life days or even weeks after cremation. This allows out-of-town relatives to attend and gives you more time to create a meaningful, personalized event.
  3. Are there legal requirements for scattering ashes in Tennessee?
    Regulations vary depending on where you plan to scatter cremains for example, public parks, waterways, or private property. Your cremation service provider can review local guidelines and help ensure everything is done respectfully and lawfully.
  4. Can multiple family members receive portions of the cremated remains?
    Absolutely. Ashes can be divided into smaller urns or keepsake jewelry so that several family members can each hold a part of their loved one close.
  5. What if my family prefers to view the body before cremation?
    Many cremation services in Tennessee offer the option for a private or public viewing before the cremation takes place. Your funeral director can help you arrange this, even without requiring a traditional burial.

If you need assistance or want to learn more about cremation costs in Tennessee, please contact our compassionate team anytime. We are available 24/7 to help you plan with care and confidence.