Funeral Laws & Costs in Tennessee - 2026 Consumer Guide
Tennessee has 13 cities in our database with funeral cost data. The state's consumer protection grade is C, regulated by the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. Use this guide to understand your rights and avoid overpaying.
Tennessee Consumer Protection Overview
Regulatory Body
Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Protection Grade
C
Complaint Resolution
Avg 45 days
Small Estate Threshold
$50,000
Your Consumer Rights in Tennessee
- Right to itemized GPL before arrangements
- Right to select only desired services
- Right to use outside casket
- Right to written statement of all charges
Key Tennessee Funeral Laws
- Tennessee follows FTC Funeral Rule
- Embalming NOT required in Tennessee
- Tennessee small estate: $50,000 threshold
Tennessee: Embalming & Other Rules
Embalming required?
No. Tennessee does NOT require embalming in most circumstances. Any funeral home insisting on embalming without your consent may be violating your rights.
Cooling-off period: No specific cooling-off period in Tennessee
Compare Funeral Costs by City in Tennessee
13 cities with pricing data. Click any city to compare costs.
| City | Cremation Avg | Burial Avg | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~57 |
| Memphis | $2,300 | $7,700 | ~52 |
| Knoxville | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~15 |
| Knoxville | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~15 |
| Knoxville | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~15 |
| Chattanooga | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~15 |
| Chattanooga | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~15 |
| Clarksville | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~13 |
| Clarksville | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~13 |
| Murfreesboro | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~12 |
| Murfreesboro | $2,400 | $8,000 | ~12 |
| Johnson City | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~5 |
| Kingsport | $2,350 | $7,900 | ~4 |
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