About Us

The Cemetery Association of Tennessee

• Was established in 1953.
• Is a non-profit association.
• Represents member cemeteries operating in the state of Tennessee.
• Has 80 cemetery members and 14 supplier members.
• Hosts an annual convention for up to 150 attendees in Tennessee each summer.
• Is the representative for the state of Tennessee for the Cemetery Consumer Service Council.^‡
• Monitors pending legislation that effects both consumers conducting business with cemeteries and cemeteries in Tennessee.
• Offers leadership, education and guidance to new and existing cemeteries in the state.
  
  

Cemeteries operating in Tennessee are:

• Regulated by the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce & Insurance, Burial Services Division.
• Required to deposit funds into an Endowment Care Fund that insures the perpetual care of the cemetery.
• Required to deposit funds into a Merchandise & Services Trust Fund if they sell goods and services pre-need to insure availability of funds at time of delivery.
  
  ^‡ Cemetery Consumer Service Council is listed in a federal directory as a resource
  for filing complaints about cemeteries.
  
  

Our Mission Statement

• Promote goodwill and fair competition within the industry.
• Inform and educate cemetery owners and managers.
• Monitor all legislative and regulatory action affecting Tennessee cemeteries.
• Foster the promotion of the cemetery as a good citizen-organized in your community.