Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home

Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park, located at 660 Thompson Lane in Nashville, Tennessee, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for families in the greater Nashville area since the early 1900s. Originally a family-owned farm passed down through generations, the property was developed into a cemetery by Raymond Ligon, who later added a funeral chapel. Over the decades, the funeral home has undergone numerous renovations, most notably a comprehensive transformation in 2017 that introduced modern, upscale furnishings, contemporary gray tones, hardwood-style tile flooring, and curated art. The facility now features several versatile spaces for services, visitations, and receptions: Dignity Hall, a chapel seating up to 350 with arched ceilings and stained glass; the traditional Dogwood Room for up to 100 guests; the Nashville Room with a lively local theme accommodating 50–100; the modern Cosmopolitan Room; the cozy Library Room reminiscent of a cigar lounge; and a large flexible event room for up to 200. A coffee lounge and an on-site flower shop add convenience and comfort.

Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton offers a full spectrum of funeral and cremation services, with a strong emphasis on personalization. Families can design memorials that reflect their loved one's passions—from a service at a winery to releasing red balloons or including a motorcycle in the chapel. The funeral home specializes in cremation, providing transparent pricing and a rigorous custody-of-care program that ensures the identification and safety of the deceased at every step. They use only Dignity Memorial-owned crematories or trusted partners, and all operators are licensed by the Cremation Association of North America. Cremation options range from direct cremation to full funeral services followed by cremation, and families may choose unique memorials such as scattering ashes, interment at the Neptune Memorial Reef, or a Celestis memorial spaceflight.

Adjacent to the funeral home, Woodlawn Memorial Park spans 133 acres of rolling hills and mature trees, offering a peaceful final resting place. The cemetery is divided by Thompson Lane into north and south sections. The north side features historic elements dating to the Civil War, including a natural spring and two historic cabins—one built on the Harding farm in the 1800s. The Great Cross Mausoleum, shaped like a cross and standing five stories tall, holds 20,000 crypts and contains a replica of Christ’s tomb. The south side includes the older section of the cemetery, Woodlawn Mausoleum, and a bell tower that chimes hourly. Notable burials include country music legend Lynn Anderson, whose rose garden (unveiled in 2018) features the largest collection of the Lynn Anderson hybrid tea rose, crowned "Queen of Show" by the American Rose Society. Other notable interments include university presidents, politicians, astronauts, and entertainers, making the cemetery a stop on Nashville bus tours.

The funeral home and cemetery are deeply involved in the community, hosting annual events such as distributions of flowers and refreshments on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Memorial Day, as well as a 30-year tradition of Easter sunrise services with local clergy and musicians. The team also supports local military organizations and FiftyForward, which serves adults over 50. Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park are proud members of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee and 24/7 availability to families throughout Belle Meade, Bellevue, Brentwood, Cheatham County, Green Hills, Nashville, Oak Hill, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Williamson County, and Wilson County.