Smith Funeral Directors
706 Monroe St, Nashville, TN, 37208
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
“A true guiding light during one of the hardest moments of my life. Smith Funeral Directors cared for my mother—and for our family—with compassion, dignity, and unwavering professionalism. From picking up her body in Nashville, TN, to lowering her coffin in Memphis, TN, they handled every detail seamlessly across the state and were always just one phone call away. They gently guided me through each step, including obtaining the death certificate, and struck the perfect balance between professionalism and heartfelt compassion. Because of them, I was able to focus on grieving and supporting my family, knowing my mother was being honored with the utmost care. I am deeply grateful to the Smith Funeral Directors team and recommend them without hesitation.”
— Dre' Hill
“Today was my granny's day to be put to her final rest and after the funeral, this was a terrible day and experience. I do not understand how the burial site got messed up but that was truly traumatic. The wait we had to endure waiting to be escorted to the correct location was long. Then the escort drove recklessly as if we did something. I would suggest you make sure your people are taken to correct location and correct plot, bc i forgot to mention she was almost lowered in someone else's plot. Disappointed is an understatement.”
— M W
“Smith Funeral Directors were wonderful to work with both before and after the passing of my father. Their pre-planning arrangements were easy to navigate, and they answered all of our questions. The handling of funeral arrangements was seamless including preparation of the body, viewing, and service in their chapel. Mr. Melvin and Mr. Jai were very nice, responsive, and showed grace. I highly recommend their services.”
— Courtney Hunter
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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