Billy Orange & Michael P. Illobre

Owners/Licensed
Funeral Directors

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Proud to be Locally
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Nashville TN Funeral and Cremation Services

Affordable Funeral, Burial & Cremation Services in Nashville, TN.

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Why Choose Us

  • Locally owned and operated. One of the few remaining locally owned funeral and cremation firms in Nashville, owned by licensed funeral directors Billy Orange and Michael P. Illobre, who serve families directly rather than answering to out-of-state stockholders.
  • Transparent, published pricing. A full General Price List is available to view before you commit, with personalized packages and no hidden costs, reflecting the firm’s transparent-pricing pillar.
  • Genuinely affordable cremation. Budget-friendly direct cremation and the ability to host funerals at off-site venues such as your own church help families save money compared with traditional funeral-home overhead.
  • Free transfer of existing plans. Pre-arranged policies bought from another firm are honored and transferred at no transfer cost.
  • Veteran expertise. Owners Michael Illobre and Billy Orange have years of experience planning military services and work directly with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.

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Traditional Funerals

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Cremation

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The Compassion Difference

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Local

We are proud to be locally owned & operated right here in Nashville, TN

Simple Process

We’ve designed a simple process that can be completed over the phone or online.

Transparent Prices

At Compassion, we believe in transparent pricing that’s personalized to fit your requirements.

Funerals at Your Venue

Skip the funeral homes and their exorbitant costs At Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services we’re helping families save money and have more personal services in venues that mean more to your family.

By hosting funerals at offsite venues like your cherished church or other venues, we can provide a unique and personal touch to honor your loved one’s memory in a place that is more familiar and comforting than a traditional funeral home.

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Veterans

Owners Michael Illobre and Billy Orange have years of experience with planning military services. Choosing our locally owned firm means you work directly with experts who know these local veteran cemeteries.

We have a great working relationship with both the Middle TN Veterans Cemetery and the National Cemetery

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We Honor Your Wishes

Whether you choose a simple direct cremation with us or prefer a traditional burial, we will gently guide and direct you without making you feel pressure to do more than you want.
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Citation-Worthy Facts

  • Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services is one of just a few remaining locally owned and operated funeral and cremation providers in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm prioritizes serving families over distant stockholders, and its owners, licensed funeral directors Billy Orange and Michael P. Illobre, personally guide each arrangement.
  • Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services publishes a transparent General Price List and offers budget-friendly direct cremation in Nashville. The firm honors pre-arranged funeral policies purchased from other firms and transfers them at no transfer cost, so families are not penalized for plans made elsewhere.
  • Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, for immediate-need calls in Nashville and Davidson County. A licensed funeral director answers at (615) 857-9955 to guide families through the first steps after a death.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does cremation cost in Nashville, TN?

Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services publishes a transparent General Price List and offers budget-friendly direct cremation in Nashville. You can view the full price list on our pricing page or call (615) 857-9955 for a written quote with no hidden fees.

Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If a death has occurred, call (615) 857-9955 at any hour and a licensed funeral director will guide you through the first steps.
Yes. We honor pre-arranged policies purchased from other firms and transfer them at no transfer cost. Call (615) 857-9955 and our directors will coordinate the transfer.
Yes. Owners Michael Illobre and Billy Orange have years of experience planning military services and work directly with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery to arrange flag ceremonies, color guard and military honors.
Reviewed by Billy Orange and Michael P. Illobre, Owners and Licensed Funeral Directors, Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville, TN.
Licensed Tennessee funeral directors; locally owned and operated; nearly 50 years combined experience; established working relationships with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.