Funeral Homes in Collinwood, Tennessee

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Shackelford Funeral Directors

993 TN-13

Collinwood, Tennessee 38450

5.0 (5 reviews)

Funeral home • Casket service • Cemetery • Cremation Ground • Funeral celebrant service • Funeral director • Monument maker • Mortuary

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State Laws & Requirements

Tennessee Funeral Laws & Requirements

Tennessee has specific regulations governing funerals, burials, and cremations. Understanding these before making decisions can save time and prevent complications.

Embalming is not universally required by law. However, certain conditions like public viewing or interstate transport might require it.

Many states require a licensed funeral director to oversee final dispositions and file the death certificate.

Home funerals are permitted, but you must still comply with local health regulations and paperwork requirements.

Tennessee law does not require embalming. Home burial is widely allowed, requiring only that the grave be 24 inches below the surface.

Associations

Tennessee Funeral Directors Association ↗

Oversees licensing standards and professional conduct for directors statewide.

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) ↗

The world's leading, largest, and most trusted association to support funeral professionals.

Licensing Authority

Funeral directors in Tennessee are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health or designated regulatory board.

Quick Reference

Embalming required?No (Usually)

Licensed director required?Yes

Home funeral permitted?Yes