Oak Lawn Funeral Home
1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN, 38583
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Tennessee
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“For those who don’t speak Japanese, my name is Bill Nichols. I recently had to find a final resting place for my wife. I was fortunate to find Oak Lawn Cemetery. I found the staff and director very attentive. They were very helpful without being pushy. They helped me with everything I needed. The day came for the memorial service and the entire service went very well. We also had a graveside service which was also went perfectly. I don’t believe this was a happy accident. Everything went well because of the people who work there. Everyone seemed to care, and were top quality people. I can’t say enough about how happy I am that we chose Oak Lawn Cemetery.”
— Biru Nikorusu
“The people were kind and understanding. On one of the worst days, they made the situation easier by providing information clearly and professionally but more importantly, with compassion. Keann was a blessing.”
— Marc Crane
“My husband passed away August 10, 2025. Oaklawn was a huge help to me in the process of planning his funeral. Everyone was so nice and helpful from picking out his casket to being there for us on the day of his service. They made a difficult day easier and they still call and check on me to see if they can help in anyway during the grieving process. So thankful for the entire staff.”
— Polly Burns
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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