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Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home
320 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401 · (931) 388-4711
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★★★★★4.547 Google reviews

About Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home

Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Columbia, Tennessee area, which typically means families work with consistent local staff rather than rotating corporate personnel. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle both cremation and traditional burial arrangements, though specific details about pre-planning or veterans services are not available here. Direct cremation starts at $1,665, which provides a concrete starting point for families budgeting for that option, though pricing for other services is not available to compare against the local market. On Google, they hold a 4.5-star rating across 47 reviews, suggesting a generally positive reputation, though the relatively modest review volume means that rating reflects a limited range of experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,665
Direct cremation from
$1,665
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,160
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$640
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$420
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$375
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,665
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Shannon Johnson
5 years ago

The entire staff at Oakes and Nichols played a role in helping my siblings and me through one of the hardest times of our lives. When Mom passed they helped us with the arrangements for her celebration of life. Patiently they answered our questions. Lovingly, they showed how much they care, not onl…

★★★★★N Machunze
8 years ago

Our mother recently passed away. Oakes and Nichols did her arrangements. They make everything easy at a difficult time. You are treated like family. Most of all ... They care. Top notch facility and people. Heads and tails above any other facility in the middle Tennessee area including any facility…

★★★★★Nick Wunderlin
8 years ago

These people actually care about you personally and help you in your decision making. Thanks for helping when my grandmother passed. Jonathan was great to deal with and made it easy to get my grandmother to Norman Oklahoma. Everyone was more than polite even the people painting the outside of the fu…

★★★★★Jenny Simmons
9 years ago

I have known the owners my entire life. We have used them several times. I would only use Oakes & Nichols as their care, concern, attention to detail, ease of planning, and help is above and beyond. They treat you like family and try to make arrangements as easy as possible. I can't recommend them h…

★★★★★Carol Tanner
9 years ago

My mom's funeral was perfect. The staff was proficient, very helpful and the attention paid to detail was admirable. We would highly recommend them. The staff was always available to answer questions, and were very flexible to any changes that had to be made.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(931) 388-4711
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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