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Most cremation families feel their options are more limited than burial. But in reality, there are more choices with cremation. For example, there are many more type of final disposition for cremation families, from scattering, to in-ground or niche placement, or keeping the urn at home. And now, there are solidified remains, from Parting Stone. … Continued

Did you catch us in the news? Lumen Cremation was recently featured in a New York Times article, Cremation Borrows a Page From the Direct-to-Consumer Playbook. See how Lumen is listed among other cremation innovators in the excerpt below. As the cremation rate balloons in North America, with that option expected to be taken in … Continued

When a doctor decides that a patient no longer has the capacity to make decisions on their own, an Advanced Health Directive allows them to identify a Durable Power of Attorney to make all health care and death decisions. Here at Lumen Cremation, we hear from many Nashville families who find themselves in unexpected situations … Continued

When a death has occurred, or a death is expected soon, you might be asked by a doctor, facility, or cremation provider, “Who is the ‘next of kin’?” Lumen Cremation has all of the information you need – and is always available to answer questions that come up along the way. As a locally-owned and … Continued

While our Manager and Acting Funeral Director Tiffany Widener along with the rest of our care team here at Lumen Cremation in Nashville have extensive knowledge about cremation, we realize this is not the norm. In fact, most families we talk to in Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Madison, Donelson, and the surrounding communities, and beyond know … Continued

As the price of funerals continues to rise across the U.S. and here in Middle Tennessee and Nashville, as religious traditions continue to evolve, and families continue to spread across the country, more and more people are choosing cremation over traditional burial. Consider this: In 1960, just over three percent of families chose cremation when … Continued

The word Lumen symbolizes light, and light signifies the core of what we do at Lumen Cremation. Lumen Cremation began with the belief that there is light within every person who walks this earth. Each life has value, and everyone deserves to receive dignified and respectful care at the end of life. Our role is … Continued

Our Cremation Care Team at Lumen stands ready to help and support all families throughout greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee — but recently, we were able to help a family all the way out on the West Coast. Della Wilson lives in California, but her father lived in Nashville. When it came time to decide … Continued

While cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in Nashville, it’s important to remember this: Not all cremation providers are equal. Scandals in the media have caused many to be leery of cremation, and rightfully so. On top of that, the choice to cremate can involve personal, religious, or societal beliefs. In some … Continued