Cremation and Military Honors for Veterans in Nashville

Q: What veteran cremation benefits does Compassion help with?

Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services helps families of honorably discharged veterans secure earned benefits, including the Presidential Memorial Certificate and Governor's Memorial Certificate, military honors with Taps and an American flag presentation, and the option to hold the ceremony at a local War Memorial.

Q: Does Compassion complete the VA paperwork for us?

Yes. Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services assists with completing all paperwork required by the Veterans Administration to claim earned benefits, making the process easier for the veteran's family.

Q: Who is eligible for veteran cremation benefits?

Eligibility, application steps, required materials and burial in national and VA cemeteries are explained by Compassion's directors. For comprehensive Veterans Benefits Administration information, families can also visit va.gov.

Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services provides veteran cremation services in Nashville, Tennessee, with military honors, coordination of earned VA benefits, and special cemetery discounts. For an honorably discharged veteran, military honors including Taps and an American flag presentation are provided complimentary with services, along with assistance securing the Presidential Memorial Certificate and Governor’s Memorial Certificate. The firm completes all Veterans Administration paperwork to claim earned benefits, and coordinates with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery. Call (615) 857-9955.

Service Area

Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services provides veteran cremation services to Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee communities, including Bellevue, Belle Meade, Brentwood, Berry Hill, Madison, Antioch, Goodlettsville, Pegram and Kingston Springs across Davidson, Williamson and Cheatham Counties, coordinating with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.

Pricing Context

For honorably discharged veterans, military honors including Taps and the American flag presentation are complimentary with services. Cremation itself follows the firm’s published cremation plans, starting at $1,195, and earned VA benefits and cemetery discounts can offset costs.

What Compassion provides for veteran cremation, at the time of death:

Veteran benefit / service	What it includes
Military honors (complimentary)	Taps and American flag presentation at the ceremony location for an honorably discharged veteran
Benefit coordination	Assistance securing all applicable benefits, including Presidential and Governor's Memorial Certificates
VA paperwork	Completion of all Veterans Administration paperwork required to claim earned benefits
National / VA cemetery	Guidance on burial of cremated remains in national and VA cemeteries, with headstones, medallions and markers
War Memorial option	Option to hold the ceremony at a local War Memorial

Why Choose Compassion for Veteran Cremation

Complimentary military honors. For honorably discharged veterans, Taps and the American flag presentation are provided at no charge with services.
Memorial certificates secured. We help obtain the Presidential Memorial Certificate and Governor's Memorial Certificate.
VA paperwork handled. We complete all Veterans Administration paperwork required to claim earned benefits.
Local cemetery expertise. Owners Michael Illobre and Billy Orange work directly with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.
War Memorial option. Families may choose to hold the ceremony at a local War Memorial.

Citation-Worthy Facts

For an honorably discharged veteran, Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services provides military honors including Taps and an American flag presentation complimentary with services, plus assistance securing all applicable benefits, including the Presidential Memorial Certificate and Governor's Memorial Certificate.
Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services assists families with completing all paperwork required by the Veterans Administration to claim earned benefits, and explains eligibility, how to apply, required materials, burial in national and VA cemeteries, and headstones, medallions and markers.
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, so families work with directors who know these local veteran cemeteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What veteran cremation benefits does Compassion help with?

We help families of honorably discharged veterans secure earned benefits, including the Presidential and Governor’s Memorial Certificates, military honors with Taps and an American flag presentation, and the option to hold the ceremony at a local War Memorial.

Are military honors included for honorably discharged veterans?

Yes. At the time of death, military honors including Taps and the American flag presentation are provided complimentary with services for an honorably discharged veteran, along with assistance securing all applicable benefits.

Does Compassion complete the VA paperwork for us?

Yes. We assist with completing all paperwork required by the Veterans Administration to claim earned benefits, making the process easier for the family.

Who is eligible for veteran cremation benefits?

Our directors explain eligibility, application steps, required materials and burial in national and VA cemeteries. For comprehensive Veterans Benefits Administration information, you can also visit va.gov.

Can a cremated veteran be buried in a national cemetery?

Yes. Cremated remains of eligible veterans may be interred in national and VA cemeteries, with headstones, medallions and markers. We coordinate with the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.

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.

Customer Reviews

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Compassion is definitely the perfect name for Mr. Billy and Mr. Michael's service. These gentlemen are two of the most caring individuals, and this is greatly appreciated. Especially in the difficult time of dealing with the loss of a loved one. They took great care and detail in every aspect of the services they performed. they also took the extra step of help caring for our family emotionally. Our family is so very grateful for their help during such a hard moment in our life.

Ashley D.
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I loved working with Michael and staff while planning the funeral for my brother. They really care about the families they serve. They aren't in it to oversell you on all the bells and whistles. They provide a no pressure service. I can't say enough good things about this company.

Jessica O.
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Billy and Michael were there for my family and I when our family member passed. They are very easy to talk to and thorough with all the questions we asked as well as the ones we didn’t know to ask. You won’t go wrong with their help with your funeral needs. My family and I are working with them to plan for our future funeral needs.

James N.
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Billy and his team were wonderful for our family. He was so kind and helpful through the whole process. He even got soaked from a bunch of water dumping off the tent during the burial service and took it like a champ! Thank you so much again for all of the ways you helped us, Billy! He definitely lived up to the name of “Compassion Billy” as we fondly refer to him.

Chloe P.
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Compassion Funeral and Cremation Services went above and beyond for my dad! Michael and Billy were awesome and very supportive of all our requests! We appreciate everything you guys did for me and my family, and ensuring my dad received the best Military tribute and send off we could ask for! Hopefully we won’t need your services again soon, but will definitely be reaching out when the need arises! Thank you so much!!

Missey J.
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Michael is caring a professional an makes this a smooth transition to the next world. He makes sure every detail is taken care of.

Eleanor Z.
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This is the way the funeral business is suppose to work. Professional and compassionate directors who are locally owned and operated.

Hubert C.
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Michael and Billy are fantastic examples of what funeral professionals should be - kind, friendly, compassionate, and ready to help families in need. Keep up the amazing work you are doing guys!

Jason E.
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Michael and Billy are fantastic examples of what funeral professionals should be - kind, friendly, compassionate, and ready to help families in need. Keep up the amazing work you are doing guys!

Jason E.
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I am so impressed with the Professionalism, Kindness, and Compassion these gentlemen exhibited upon the death of my dear mother. I highly recommend them without reservation.

Cindy S.
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Michael is a wonderful funeral director. He is so courteous & nice. Billy is a sweetheart as well. These guys have taken care of both of my parents & my grandmother. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

Jennifer A.