Headstones in Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Nashville's historic Mount Olivet Cemetery and Nashville National Cemetery in Madison sit among church and memorial-park cemeteries across Davidson County and its fast-growing suburbs. Nashville is also home to the largest Kurdish community in the US.

Music City

Guitars, music notes, microphones and song titles are popular designs — use short titles rather than lyrics, which are usually copyrighted. See headstone ideas for a musician and headstone quotes about music.

Kurdish families

Kurdish Muslim families typically choose simple markers with Arabic and Kurdish text. Have every word checked by a fluent reader. See Muslim headstones.

Heat, sun and storms

Strong sun, heat and humidity favour polished granite, which holds its colour and resists staining; painted details may need touching up over time. In storm country, make sure the monument is properly pinned or set to the cemetery's specification. See granite for hot, sunny climates.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

• Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
• Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
• Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Nashville

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Tennessee headstone guide.