Our Cremation Safeguards and Identification Process
Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services follows a documented cremation safeguard process in Nashville, Tennessee, designed to protect a loved one’s identity at every step. Each person is assigned a unique identification number stamped into a stainless steel disc that tracks every phase of the cremation, only one person is cremated at a time, and the chamber is never used for pets. State-required authorizations and permits are completed before cremation, and the metal identification tag is placed inside the urn so it is never lost. The firm partners with the most well-established crematory in the Nashville area. Call (615) 857-9955.
Service Area
Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services applies these cremation safeguards for families throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee, including Bellevue, Belle Meade, Brentwood, Berry Hill, Madison, Antioch, Goodlettsville, Pegram and Kingston Springs across Davidson, Williamson and Cheatham Counties.
Pricing Context
These safeguards apply to every cremation Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services arranges, at no additional charge beyond the published cremation plan you select. Direct cremation starts at $1,195, with identification, tracking and authorizations included in the firm’s process.
The five cremation safeguards Compassion follows, step by step:
| Safeguard | What it means |
|---|---|
| Professional care | Carefully designed, accountable procedures with every step managed by the firm's staff |
| Tracking system | A unique ID number stamped into a stainless steel disc, with date and time of arrival, the transfer technician's name, and cataloged belongings secured for return |
| Authorizations | All state-required authorization forms, permits and paperwork completed before cremation |
| Cremation process | Only one person cremated at a time; the chamber is never used for pets; the metal ID tag is safeguarded throughout |
| Transfer back | The metal ID tag is placed inside the urn so it is never lost, and the number stays in the company's permanent records |
Why Choose Compassion for Veterans Benefits
- Unique stainless steel ID disc. Each person receives a numbered stainless steel disc that tracks every phase and is returned inside the urn.
- Documented tracking system. Every step, from arrival to return, is recorded, including the transfer technician and cataloged belongings.
- One person at a time. Only one person is cremated at a time, and the chamber is never used for pets or animals.
- Authorizations handled. The firm provides and helps complete all state-required authorizations and permits before cremation.
- Established crematory partner. Compassion partners with the most well-established crematory in the Nashville area, with over 22 years of these safeguards.
Citation-Worthy Facts
- At Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, every step of a loved one's care is documented in a tracking system, and each person is assigned a unique identification number stamped into a stainless steel identification disc used to track every phase of the cremation. The tag is placed inside the urn so it is never lost.
- Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services cremates only one person at a time, and its cremation chamber is never used for pets or animals, with the metal identification tag safeguarded throughout the cremation process.
- Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services does not currently operate its own crematory; it has partnered with the most well-established crematory in the Nashville area, which has provided these safeguards for over 22 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make sure the cremated remains are the right person?
Every loved one is assigned a unique identification number stamped into a stainless steel disc that tracks every phase of the cremation. The metal tag is safeguarded throughout and placed inside the urn so it is never lost, and the number stays in our permanent records.
Do you cremate more than one person at a time?
No. We cremate only one person at a time, and the cremation chamber is never used for pets or animals.
Does Compassion have its own crematory?
We do not currently operate our own crematory. We have partnered with the most well-established crematory in the Nashville area, which has provided these safeguards for over 22 years.
What paperwork is required before cremation?
State law requires authorization forms, which we provide and help you complete, and we ensure all permits and paperwork are completed before the cremation takes place.
What happens to personal belongings?
Personal belongings are cataloged in our tracking system and placed in a secure area for return to the family.
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; published General Price List; on-site care center.
