Mount Olivet Funeral Home & Cemetery

150 years of funeral services in Nashville

Founded in 1856, Mount Olivet Funeral Home serves people from all walks of life. We respect timeless traditions and offer modern choices when it comes to funerals, memorials and celebrations of life.

Our beautiful and comfortable funeral home includes a chapel, 2 visitation rooms and a coffee lounge. We recognize the abundance of talented musicians here in the Music City. That's why we offer a state-of-the-art sound system and always welcome live music for any celebration of life. Our on-site florist can handle most any request for funeral flowers, from casket sprays to standing wreaths to sympathy bouquets.

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Mount Olivet Cemetery is among Nashville's more renowned resting places. Its celebrated history includes impressive family memorials and noted interments of many famous Nashvillians, statesmen and soldiers. Our perpetual care reflects preservation of the historical aspect of the cemetery, including headstones, monuments and sculptures.

The cemetery's peaceful, protected, park-like grounds encompass 40 gardens. Burial options include private estates, traditional ground burial, the stately Terrace Mausoleum and cremation interment options.

Award-winning arbors

The Nashville Tree Foundation has recognized Mount Olivet Cemetery as an arboretum. The foundation works to preserve and enhance Nashville's urban forest, identifying the oldest and largest trees in Davidson County.

Mount Olivet is proud to promote environmental awareness and provide a learning experience. Our botanical garden forms a living collection of more than 75 labeled species and varieties of trees for visitors to enjoy.

Contact us

Our funeral home team can help you plan a funeral right away or answer your questions about planning ahead. Our cemetery team can help you create an everlasting memorial that reflects your family tradition and personal wishes. If you are interested in a guided tour of either property, please reach out anytime.