Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lakeland, TN
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes and Cremation Center has served families across West Tennessee and the greater Memphis area since 1884. Families in Lakeland, TN can call on Peebles for full funeral and cremation services, from immediate arrangements to advance planning, at any hour of the day or night.
We are available any hour of the day or night at 901-465-3535.
Family-Owned Funeral Care for Over 140 Years
Peebles Funeral Home is one of the few remaining family-owned funeral homes in West Tennessee. The funeral home traces its roots in Fayette County to 1884, and the current owners, Michael and Jennifer Tilghman, purchased the funeral homes, cemetery, and cremation center on May 30, 2014, after Michael spent five years learning the business from Mr. and Mrs. Peebles. Michael and Jennifer are both licensed funeral directors and embalmers in Tennessee and Mississippi, and together they lead a team that includes licensed funeral directors, certified crematory operators, and a certified celebrant.
Peebles operates two chapel locations along U.S. Highway 64 in Fayette County. The West Funeral Chapel at Oakland includes an on-site cremation center, built in 2003, and sits adjacent to Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery. Families in Lakeland and the surrounding Memphis-area communities receive the same personalized care Peebles brings to every family it serves.
Cremation Services for Lakeland, TN Families
Peebles offers a range of cremation services for Lakeland families, from a full traditional funeral preceding cremation to direct cremation without a ceremony.
Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
Families who want the ceremony of a traditional funeral with cremation to follow can have both. Peebles' Community Gathering package includes embalming, full preparation, a visitation experience, and a celebration of life service, with the cremation completing the process afterward. The service can be held in a Peebles chapel or at a location of the family's choosing.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life
For families who prefer to gather after the cremation is complete, Peebles arranges memorial services and celebrations of life at any location. Certified celebrants are on staff for services where clergy is not chosen. Peebles also offers two exclusive options for families who want to gather outdoors: Storytelling by the Campfire, held at the lake behind the West Funeral Chapel at Oakland, and the Scattering Stream, a natural lakeside setting for families who choose scattering as part of their service.
Peace of Mind Cremation
When a loved one is placed in Peebles' care for cremation, they never leave Peebles' custody. Peebles uses an 11-step care and custody barcode verification system to confirm positive identification at each stage of the cremation process. Fingerprint archiving is completed upon intake and enables memorial jewelry options using the cremated remains. A stainless steel ID tag, designed to endure the cremation temperatures, remains with each individual throughout the process and is secured with the remains in the selected urn upon completion.
Final Resting Place Options
After cremation, families can keep the urn at home, place it in a columbarium niche, bury the urn in a cemetery, or scatter the remains in a location meaningful to the family. Peebles operates Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery in Oakland, Tennessee, with inurnment and burial options available, and the Scattering Stream at the West Chapel is available for families who choose a natural scattering.
Traditional Funeral Services for Lakeland, TN Families
Visitation
The visitation at Peebles is designed to reflect the person being honored. Peebles can include a tribute video, personal items or displays, or photographs throughout the space. Each visitation experience is shaped around the family and what mattered most to their loved one.
Funeral Service
The funeral service can be held at a place of worship, an alternative facility, or at a Peebles chapel. Certified celebrants are available for families who prefer a service without clergy. Live streaming of services held at either Peebles chapel is available for family and friends who are unable to attend in person.
Graveside Service
A graveside or committal service can be held immediately following the funeral or as a standalone intimate gathering for those closest to the family. Peebles coordinates delivery and installation of the outer burial container, tent, seating, and all cemetery equipment as part of the service.
Services for Veterans in Lakeland, TN
When a veteran's family selects a traditional funeral or memorial service at Peebles, military honors are coordinated at no additional charge. Included at no cost are one hand-pressed U.S. flag, one premium wood flag case with a choice of available wood types, and one 6-inch U.S. Armed Forces Embroidered Emblem. Peebles also collects retired American flags year-round to honor veterans by draping those flags across caskets at the time of cremation.
Funeral and Cremation Pricing for Lakeland, TN Families
Prices below are from the Peebles General Price List, effective August 1, 2026, and are subject to change. All merchandise is taxable in the State of Tennessee. Service-only packages do not include caskets, urns, outer burial containers, or cash advance items. Call 901-465-3535 to request a complete price list or to speak directly with a licensed funeral director.
What does a traditional funeral cost near Lakeland, TN?
Peebles offers two service-only traditional funeral packages, both priced for Monday through Friday services. The Legacy Traditional Funeral with a Visitation includes professional services, transfer to the funeral home, embalming, full preparation, the visitation experience, a celebration of life service, and both vehicles. The Peaceful Farewell Graveside Service replaces the visitation and chapel ceremony with a graveside committal service.
| Package (Service Only, Monday through Friday) | Price |
|---|---|
| The Legacy Traditional Funeral with a Visitation, without opening and closing grave | $6,155 |
| The Legacy Traditional Funeral with a Visitation, with opening and closing grave | $7,140 |
| Peaceful Farewell Graveside Service, without opening and closing grave | $6,155 |
| Peaceful Farewell Graveside Service, with opening and closing grave | $7,140 |
What does a cremation service package cost near Lakeland, TN?
Peebles offers three named cremation service packages and direct cremation without a ceremony. The Community Gathering is a full traditional funeral with cremation to follow. The Celebration Memorial Service includes a private final viewing and a memorial service, without embalming. The Private Informal Goodbye is a smaller family gathering before cremation. Direct cremation without a service starts at $4,535 when the family provides the container, or $4,830 with Peebles' corrugated fiberboard container.
| Package (Service Only, Monday through Friday) | Price |
|---|---|
| The Community Gathering, Traditional Funeral followed by Cremation, with Visitation | $6,470 |
| The Community Gathering, Traditional Funeral followed by Cremation, without Visitation | $6,045 |
| The Celebration Memorial Service with Visitation | $5,330 |
| The Celebration Memorial Service without Visitation | $4,905 |
| The Private Informal Goodbye | $4,905 |
| Direct Cremation, container provided by purchaser | $4,535 |
| Direct Cremation with corrugated fiberboard container | $4,830 |
What do individual funeral and cremation services cost near Lakeland, TN?
Families arranging services outside a package can select individual items from the Peebles General Price List. A proportionate share of the $2,800 basic services fee is included in all arrangements. The following are common individual service charges from the August 1, 2026 price list.
| Individual Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic Services of Funeral Director, Staff, and Overhead | $2,800 |
| Transfer to Funeral Home, within 100-mile radius | $575 |
| Embalming | $895 |
| Other Preparation, cleansing, dressing, cosmetics, casketing | $375 |
| Cremation Process | $785 |
| Celebration of Life Service | $625 |
| Visitation | $425 |
| Final Farewell Graveside Service | $425 |
| Final Viewing, unembalmed, immediate family, up to 30 minutes | $150 |
| Funeral Coach, within 100-mile radius | $395 |
| Courier Utility Vehicle | $195 |
| Tennessee Required Cremation Permit | $25 |
| Opening and Closing of Grave, Monday through Friday | $985 |
| Opening and Closing of Grave, Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday | $1,185 |
| Weekend Service Fee | $445 |
| Live Streaming of Service | $175 |
Does a Lakeland family have to use a funeral home located in Lakeland?
No. Tennessee law does not require families to use a funeral home in the same city as the deceased or the family. Families in Lakeland may work with any licensed Tennessee funeral home. Peebles is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes transfer to the funeral home within a 100-mile radius as part of its package pricing.
Can a Lakeland family have a viewing before cremation?
Yes. Peebles offers a full visitation and viewing before cremation through The Community Gathering package, which includes embalming and a complete funeral service before the cremation takes place. A private final viewing of up to 30 minutes for immediate family members is also available for unembalmed individuals at a separate charge of $150, without a full service.
What are the options for cremated remains after cremation near Lakeland, TN?
After cremation, families have four options: keeping an urn at home, placing the urn in a columbarium niche, burying the urn in a cemetery, or scattering the remains. Peebles operates Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery in Oakland, Tennessee, with inurnment options available, and the Scattering Stream behind the West Funeral Chapel at Oakland for families who choose scattering. Peebles personally delivers the remains back to the family after cremation.
Does Peebles provide veteran funeral and cremation services for Lakeland families?
Yes. When a veteran's family selects a traditional funeral or memorial service at Peebles, military honors are coordinated at no additional charge. Included are one hand-pressed U.S. flag, one premium wood flag case with a choice of available wood types, and one 6-inch U.S. Armed Forces Embroidered Emblem. Peebles also accepts retired American flags to drape across caskets during cremation as a tribute to veterans throughout the year.
What is the Peebles Funeral Home satisfaction guarantee?
If a family is not completely satisfied with any service or facility offering at Peebles Funeral Home, Peebles will reduce or eliminate that charge. Peebles states in their General Price List that this is the only guarantee of its kind offered by any funeral home in their area.
Is embalming required by law in Tennessee?
No. Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by Tennessee law. Embalming may be necessary if a family selects certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If a family does not want embalming, they have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial. Peebles will explain in writing any situation where embalming becomes a practical requirement.
Resources for Lakeland, TN Families
FTC Funeral Rule: Your Consumer Rights in Funeral Planning Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers National Funeral Directors AssociationCall Peebles to Serve Your Lakeland Family
Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes and Cremation Center is available at any hour to assist families in Lakeland, TN. Call to speak directly with a licensed funeral director, begin arrangements, or ask any questions about services and pricing.
901-465-3535
