Why Choose Funeral Home Cremation Services in Brentwood, TN

A reputable funeral home should present a diverse array of services tailored to accommodate various cultural, religious, and financial considerations. For instance, we offer multiple cremation packages:

• Direct Cremation: This straightforward option includes essential services such as the basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to the funeral home or crematory within a 65-mile radius, and the cremation process at their central crematory.
  
• Cremation with Memorial Service: This package encompasses all elements of direct cremation, with the addition of a memorial service. It includes the use of equipment and staff for the service, a personalized DVD with up to 50 family-provided pictures, and a custom register book set.
  
• Celebration of Life Service: This comprehensive package offers services such as embalming, dressing, casketing, and cosmetizing, use of facilities for visitation and memorial service, a custom memorial registers book set, and a personalized DVD tribute.

Personalizing the service to reflect the unique life and personality of the deceased can provide comfort and solace to grieving families. We offer various options to honor your loved one's memory, including personalized DVD tributes and custom memorial register books.

The compassion and professionalism of the staff are paramount during such challenging times. For years, we have been committed to providing dignified and affordable services, holding ourselves to the highest standards of care.

• Veteran Honors: If your loved one served in the military, inquire about services that honor veterans. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is proud to offer a wide variety of cremation packages and services to families of those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Their knowledgeable, professional staff are experts at navigating veteran’s benefits eligibility and planning. citeturn0search21
  
• Pre-Arranged Policies: If pre-arrangements were made with another firm, confirm whether the funeral home will honor those plans. We are committed to making the process as easy as possible when you choose to preplan. Their simple online planning system will take you step-by-step through the process, all in the comfort of your own home.

By carefully considering these aspects, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your family's needs and honors your loved one's legacy.

There are many options when it comes to a final tribute for yourself or your loved one. Funerals are generally for tribute services where the body of the deceased will be present. Memorials are held when the deceased’s body is not present. This situation occurs for many reasons, cremation being among them. Other reasons may include a lost or missing body, or a burial that occurs before a funeral service could take place.

When you hold a funeral home cremation in Brentwood, TN, you can still choose to have a viewing and traditional funeral service before cremation occurs. This option is perfectly acceptable but will require the body to be embalmed. 

You can also choose to have a simple cremation without any tribute service of any kind. The deceased is simply transferred from the place where they died to the crematory for disposition. The body is treated with dignity and respect throughout the process. Ashes are then returned to the family for keeping or scattering as they see fit. 

Cremation of a fallen loved one is a very personal family decision. No one can firmly say one way or another if it is right for your family or not. However, there are a few things to consider before choosing this service type as a means of caring for the deceased. Take time to explore any religious views on the matter, as well as any cultural considerations, the deceased’s world view, and any other customs that may impact the decision.

It’s also worth taking some time to review if any financial constraints would influence the decision toward a more budget-friendly service such as cremation. Finally, think about what your family needs from this experience. Is there any reason to bury versus cremate that would be preferable for the family?

It’s important to know that cremation is not considered a final resting place. Rather, it is a means of saying goodbye to a loved one. The final resting place that you choose is up to you. Some families maintain ashes in urns at home. Others prefer to bury the urn in a cemetery, like a traditional one. You can also place ashes in a columbarium, or mausoleum, or an urn garden. Some families also wish to scatter the ashes in a beautiful place with personal meaning.

The Cremation Society of Tennessee recognizes that families need options. If your family is considering cremation as a care solution for your loved one, let us help. We offer funeral home and cremation care in Brentwood, TN, and surrounding areas. Our compassionate care team can be found at our facility located at 2014 Elmer Pogue Dr Ste 102 Columbia, TN 38401. Call for a conversation today at (615) 302-4842.

At the Cremation Society of Tennessee, families have the option to witness their loved one’s cremation, a process known as witness cremation. This service allows family members to observe the initiation of cremation from a designated viewing area, providing emotional closure and assurance that the process is handled with dignity. Witness cremation can be particularly meaningful for those with cultural or religious traditions that emphasize participation in the final farewell. If this option is important to your family, our compassionate team is available to discuss arrangements and ensure your wishes are honored.

After cremation, families can choose to bury, scatter, or store their loved one’s ashes in a columbarium, urn, or keepsake. Burial provides a permanent resting place, while scattering allows for a meaningful farewell at a special location. Cremation jewelry and art offer personalized ways to keep a loved one close, and keeping an urn at home ensures a private space for remembrance. Each choice allows families to honor their loved ones in a way that feels most meaningful to them.

A casket is not required for cremation, and most families can opt for an alternative container made from cardboard, plywood, or pressed wood. While a traditional casket can be used for a viewing beforehand, crematories require fully combustible containers. Funeral homes are legally obligated to inform families about this option, ensuring transparency and choice in the cremation process. Contact us for more information.