The Federal Trade Commission issued federal rules and regulations effective April 30, 1984 and revised effective July 19, 1994. They affect YOU, the consumer, and ALL FUNERAL PROVIDERS. The funeral rules cover all aspects of funeral services. YOU, the consumer, may obtain information about prices and legal requirements over the telephone. All consumers must be given a general price list and shown a casket and outer burial container price list before making any arrangements or selecting any funeral goods or services. For more information on the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule please visit www.ftc.gov.

Thank you for visiting Burns-Short Funeral & Cremation Services website. Were a locally owned and operated funeral service provider that began serving families of Nashville and Middle Tennessee in April 2004 to provide affordable funeral & cremation costs.

Our commitment is to provide affordable, professional and quality service to families whom we are privileged to serve. In today's world with the increasing cost of everything from health care to fuel, the death of a loved one doesn't have to be expensive. We know we can't change the world, we just want to make a difference in the lifes of families that allow us to serve them.

WHY DO SO MANY NASHVILLE FAMILIES NEEDLESSLY SPEND THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HONOR THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE ?. DID YOU KNOW THAT A MAJORITY OF NASHVILLE FUNERAL PROVIDERS ARE OWNED BY OUT OF STATE CONGLOMERATES. THEIR SECRET IS KEEPING THE FOUNDING NAME ON THE FUNERAL HOMES AND STRUCTURING THE PRICING 35 TO 40% MORE TO PAY CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, STOCKHOLDERS AND OVERHEAD COST OF FACILITIES. WE STRUCTURE PRICING TO OFFER "OUR" COMMUNITY AFFORDABLE CHOICES. THE BEST DECISION A FAMILY CAN MAKE WHEN CONSIDERING A FUNERAL PROVIDER IS KNOWING WHO HOLDS OWNERSHIP AND COMPARING COST.

We are a Tennessee State Licensed Funeral Establishment without the funeral home facilities, which means we eliminate expensive overhead costs that are involved when using a traditional funeral home. We offer the same service in a dignified, personal and professional manner. We serve all churches, religious denominations, cultural beliefs and cemeteries.

We realize the importance of tradition and strive to help families create meaningful service options as unique as their loved one without having to use expensive funeral home facilities. We are here to serve your family in time of need regardless of any situation.

Offering our services in other locations such as your church or residence, graveside committal, in a cemetery or mausoleum chapel, your fraternal lodge, a hospital, nursing home or hospice chapel, special gardens, in a park or another location that you choose not only eliminates expensive costs, but adds a more personal touch that your family can appreciate.

Many times funeral homes are serving more than one family consecutively, causing a sense that they're losing touch with your personal needs while trying to fulfill the needs of others. Celebrating a loved ones life in a facility that you choose ensures your family the privacy & comfort of being in familiar surroundings during this most difficult time.

Please enter this site as you wish, the links to your left may be helpful. We have a dedicated and professional staff ready to meet your needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We appreciate any questions, comments or feedback you may have about the services we provide or if your just browsing our site and wish to let us know your thoughts please feel free to contact us.

"Dignity measured in the simplest of terms"

Burns-Short Funeral & Cremation Services
530 Third Ave; South, Suite 4
Nashville, Tennessee 37210
(615) 770-0023
TOLL FREE (877) 773-0023

Frank A. Burns - Nelson Randy Short
Licensed Funeral Directors

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Making the many decisions which come at a time of loss is difficult. With our FREE online Arrangements, you can select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget.