Cremation Options

Affordable Cremation Options in Clarksville & Erin, TN

Cremation has rapidly grown in popularity over the last decade. Therefore, to keep up with this demand we have perfected our cremation process and have made our cremation services a staple part of our funeral home. Our cremation services mainly differ in terms of the type of ceremony you would like with the actual cremation. Below we have highlighted some of our most popular cremation options.

We consider ourselves to be cremation experts, and therefore at Nave Funeral Home with any type of cremation option you choose you can expect: 

Courteous, professional service.

Our experienced staff will take care of all details, including prompt filing of required permits and notifications. Accurate completion of these documents not only ensures their acceptance by local or state agencies; it guarantees your loved one's cremation service will not be delayed.

Safekeeping and prompt return of cremated remains.

We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available, and safeguard their urn until the time you are ready to receive them.

Respectful care of the deceased and timely completion of cremation process.

Your loved one will be attended to by certified crematory operators; each of whom has been trained to provide both compassionate care for the deceased, and conscientious attention to detail throughout the cremation process.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of the deceased.

There are many advantages to taking some time to remember the life lived, share stories and laugh about all of the memories. Our team can help you plan a fitting memorial service with or without the cremation urn present, at our facility or in a place of your choosing.

We offer three affordable cremation options; each can be modified to meet your needs:

Direct Cremation

This is our simplest cremation service available. It does not involve any type of ceremony. Essentially the fee covers the completion of the necessary paperwork, removal of the deceased from the place of death, and the actual cremation of the deceased.

Cremation with a Memorial Service

This cremation service includes all the aspects of a direct cremation package plus your choice of a memorial service or celebration of life. Having a memorial service or celebration of life scheduled after the cremation, gives families more time to think about the ceremony, it can be more personalized, and it allows for more flexibility. Often families have the memorial service or celebration of life weeks or even months after the death.

Cremation with a Traditional Funeral

This is much like our traditional funeral service we offer with burial. It includes a viewing/visitation with an open or closed casket followed by a traditional funeral ceremony usually in a church. A specially-selected cremation casket is used during the visitation. After the funeral, the deceased is then cremated as opposed to being buried.

Ash Scattering Service

We can help you organize a ceremony where your loved one's ashes are scattered in a location of your choice. A key point for this cremation service is finding a location that was of significance to your loved one.

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More About Direct Cremation


Direct cremation, the simplest level of cremation services, involves reducing the body to small remains using extreme heat. It can take place immediately once the body is received by the crematory.


Direct cremation can be followed by a memorial service or celebration of life, but it can also take place on its own for those who do not want to hold any public gatherings in memoriam of their loved one's life.


The above information provides just a quick glance of what we can offer your family in terms of cremation. Contact us so we can give you a full breakdown. We are fairly flexible and will can customize our options to meet your specific needs and wishes.

Decisions You Must Make If You Choose Cremation 

  • Who will do the cremation (a funeral home or a firm that specializes in direct cremation).
  • Whether to use an urn or container.
  • What to do with the remains.
  • Most jurisdictions have laws prohibiting the scattering of remains; others require a permit. Ask your funeral director.

We are always available to help answer questions you may have! Browse our information on celebration of life services and how they compare to funerals.

Alternative Cremation Options

The latest innovation in cremation is a process of alkaline hydrolysis, sometimes called resomation. The process was developed in the United States in the late 1990s. The Cremation Association of North America describes the process as "a water-based dissolution process for human remains that uses alkaline chemicals, heat, and sometimes agitation and-or pressure, to accelerate natural decomposition".

Compared with traditional cremation, this process uses less energy and releases no carbon and no matter into the atmosphere. Not all regions have made the legislative changes required for funeral homes to offer this service to families and the equipment costs are more than a conventional retort. Both factors currently reduce the availability of resomation cremation services.

Are You Ready to Talk About Cremation Options?

We want you to know that no matter your reasons for choosing cremation, we're here to help you explore your options. When you're ready, call us to set an appointment or simply drop by our office. You can also send us an email via our online contact us form.
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