Burial Services

Affordable Burial Services in Clarksville & Erin, TN

At Nave Funeral Home, we want to make sure that you are well informed about the different types of burial services in Clarksville & Erin. We think that this is important so that you can make the right choice about how to say goodbye to a loved one, or pre-plan your own funeral.


First of all, what is a burial or graveside service? That might seem like a trivial question, but we find that even now there are people that come to us and do not know how a burial service is structured, or what it’s true purpose is. If you are considering a burial service for either yourself or a loved one, it is important that you read the information provided. This page covers the different burial services that we offer and gives you a breakdown of the various options for each.

Reasons to Hold a Burial Service

When it comes time for you to make final care arrangements on behalf of a deceased family member you may be surprised to learn of the benefits of well-crafted burial services. During the arrangement conference with a funeral director you'll have the opportunity to discuss the features and benefits of graveside services and look at the top six reasons why families choose a graveside service.



Simplicity

Many people today hunger for greater simplicity in their lives; a natural, uncluttered, uncomplicated life. This is a desire which is nothing new to the human heart. Consider the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Quaker religious orders who continue to strive for a simple, sincere approach to life. We've long wanted to focus on what is most important, and the simplicity of graveside services does just that.

The Natural Setting

What better place to celebrate the life of a loved one than under the open sky, beneath trees, or beside flowers? No matter the type of cemetery that your loved one's burial services is held at, the emotional and spiritual comforts of the natural surroundings will be keenly felt.

Religious Requirements

There are profound religious reasons families choose burial services over any other final care option. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial an act of religious ceremony. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial.

Allows for a Proper Goodbye

For many, a full funeral with a burial service provides the most effective way to mourn the loss of a loved one, get closure, and deal with their grief. Witnessing the coffin being lowered into the ground often gives people the closure they need during that time and is seen by many as a proper goodbye.

Traditional

Burial services tend to be the more traditional choice, and if you or your loved one are more conventional, then this would likely be the choice for you. It is very common for people to consider burial the default method of saying goodbye, and honoring their loved one. For most people, when they think of a funeral they generally envision a casketed burial service following the ceremony. 

Permanent Gravesite to Visit

One of the main benefits of choosing burial is that it provides a permanent gravesite or mausoleum for families to visit. For many people, having an allotted space at a cemetery where they can physically go to visit their loved one helps with their grieving process. Visiting the grave at the cemetery is considered by some to be a sacred event and allows them to feel a connection to their loved one. For some families, this is a major advantage of burial over cremation.

How to Plan a Burial Service

Burial services can be seen in hundreds of Hollywood films and television productions; some are uplifting, others are humorous; and some merely attempt to convey the emotional weight carried by the characters involved. Because of these cinematic efforts, most are familiar with the appearance and traditional ceremonial format of a burial service. But when it comes time to make arrangements for a graveside service on behalf of a deceased family member, it can be challenging to turn what is only vaguely familiar into a truly meaningful, deeply personal event. 


All reasons aside, let's look at what's involved in planning a burial service. We've broken down the discussion into three areas-of-concern: the selection of cemetery and burial property, choosing a casket and burial vault; and planning the details of the graveside service.


Learn How to Plan a Burial Service

Burial Packages

Our burial service packages differ based on the type of ceremony you would like to have along with the actual burial. We are fairly flexible in terms of the type of funeral ceremony you can have with the burial. Below we highlight our most popular burial packages. 


  • Direct Burial: This is the simplest type of burial service we offer. It does not involve any type of funeral service or ceremony. Essentially, the fees cover the transportation of the body, casketing of the body, the actual burial, and the completion of the appropriate paperwork. 
  • Graveside Service: This burial package includes everything that comes with the direct burial package plus the arrangement of a ceremony at the cemetery which can be supervised by our funeral directors if you would like.
  • Traditional Funeral Service: This burial service package involves the most components. It includes a wake/visitation, a traditional funeral that usually takes place at a church, and a procession to the cemetery where the deceased is given a final goodbye. Also, sometimes families choose to hold a reception as a final stage of the funeral service.

Types of Burial Services

We offer a number of affordable burial service options. They range from: simple burials where only a member of our staff oversees the interment; simple graveside services led by a minister or celebrant; and a traditional funeral service followed by burial. Each can be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of today's price-conscious families.

Once you decide what kind of burial service you want, the next step is to plan it. Our how to plan a burial page is a great reference if you’ve never planned a burial service in McReynolds funeral home before. Please take some time to read through and make sure that a burial is the best choice for your loved one and your family. Do you know what elements are included in a traditional funeral service? If not, then take a look at the ‘traditional funeral services’ page. This page will help you decide if you are looking for something traditional, or if something more modern will be a better choice for the deceased or yourself.

After choosing burial and a service package, it’s time to think about the different methods of burial. We break down your burial options below.



  • Green Burial


    Green burial which is also referred to as “natural burial” does not use embalming fluid, a casket, or a vault. Alternatively, the remains are placed directly into the ground, allowing them to decompose naturally and leave less impact on the environment. In some cases, the remains are buried in simple burial shroud or a biodegradable casket to protect the body from the earth until natural decomposition occurs. Another distinguishable element of a green burial is the absence of equipment or machinery to dig the burial site, instead the gravesite is dug by hand. The only real hurdle to natural burial is finding cemeteries that allow for the practice. 

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  • Mausoleum Burial


    Mausoleum burial is a method associated with more privacy and a sense of prestige. Mausoleum burials see the internment of the deceased within a free-standing building. A mausoleum is a building that memorializes deceased individuals and provides a secure enclosure. When choosing to place your loved one in a mausoleum their casket or vault will never come in contact with the earth, as they are within an above-ground structure. This also ensures that the burial site will always remain clean and dry, allowing you to visit your loved one in any weather conditions.


    A mausoleum can be of two kinds - A community mausoleum or a private mausoleum.


    The main difference between the two is that a community mausoleum includes multiple deceased individuals that are not necessarily related, whereas a private mausoleum is built by request for a single family. Private mausoleums are typically for larger families that wish to remain together and are much more costly.



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  • Lawn Crypt Burial


    Essentially, a lawn crypt is an underground mausoleum that has no entry. A crypt is a chamber made of concrete and reinforced steel. The biggest benefit of lawn crypts is that they do a great job of protecting the casket while also still allowing for a traditional looking in-ground burial. Grass is planted above the crypt and often times a drainage system exists below.

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  • Burial at Sea


    A burial at sea involves the disposal of a deceased corpse into a body of water, typically off of some form of ship. The ceremony may involve burial in a casket or sailcloth. Today, burial at sea is mostly done for Navy personnel, however anyone can technically apply for burial at sea. Going through the application process and receiving the proper permits can be rather difficult. Sea Services is one company that performs burial at sea. Different religions and countries each have their own unique methods of burial at sea and may follow a slightly different process.



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  • Home Burial


    Some cities allow for a burial to take place on your own private land. Your municipal government or funeral director will let you know if your community permits home burial.

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Four Types of Burial Plots

With traditional in-ground burial, cemeteries generally allow you to buy these types of burial plots:

Single Burial Plot

This type of plot accommodates the burial of one individual.

Companion Plots

This is the purchase of two burial plots right beside each other. Generally, married couples choose to purchase their burial plots in this manner.

Double Death Plots

This is a type of companion plot. In this scenario individuals are buried one atop of another in a single space. This is another option married couples often choose. Double depth plots are often cheaper than side-by-side plots because generally only one burial vault is needed.

Family Plots

At some cemeteries, a family can purchase a small area of the cemetery that will be dedicated to the burial of all family members. The area could simply be a row of single plots.

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Are You Ready to Talk About Burial Services?

Each year, our funeral homes provide families from their area with a meaningful graveside service. As the trusted provider of affordable burial services in Clarksville & Erin, TN, we are proud to be the firm families trust to help honor their loved one. We are an experienced funeral provider dedicated to helping our community and can assist your family in planning a meaningful and memorable burial service for your loved one.


Burial services have long been the traditional way to care for a loved one’s remains when laying them to rest. Our experienced and professional staff will be here to assist you every step of the way. From making sure you understand what’s included in a burial service, to helping you select products and services, we will be by your side throughout the entire process.


Our firm has worked closely with many of the cemeteries in our community. Not only can we offer advice about selecting a cemetery, we can also help connect you with the right people. From there, we will coordinate with your chosen cemetery to ensure everything is prepared for the day of the burial service. If you are in need of burial services in Wall or Brick, we encourage you to contact us immediately. We would be honored to assist you in planning a respectful and dignified burial service for yourself or a loved one.

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