Navigating the administrative and legal requirements after a loss in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, or Boulder City requires an understanding of specific Southern Nevada jurisdictional rules. As the central authority for DFS Memorials in Nevada, this hub provides the essential technical data and resources needed to manage final arrangements throughout the county.
In Clark County, the Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (CCME) must review and authorize every cremation that occurs within the county limits. This ensures all legal requirements are met and the cause of death is properly verified.
Official County Name: Clark County
Coroner Office: Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner
Physical Office Address: 1704 Pinto Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Main Contact Phone: (702) 455-3490
Release Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Our local providers coordinate directly with the CCME Disposition Authorization Team to ensure all legal release authorizations and medical certifications are secured before the cremation process begins.
Nevada law and Clark County Code mandate specific permits and fees for final disposition by cremation.
Disposition Authorization Fee: Per Clark County Code 24.18.030, a mandatory $100.00 fee is required for the Coroner’s office to review and authorize every cremation in the county.
24-Hour Waiting Period: Per NAC 451.010, a cremation cannot take place until at least 24 hours have elapsed since the official time of death.
Storage Policy: Nevada law requires refrigeration if a body is not buried or cremated within 24 hours. Most hospitals provide initial storage, but funeral home sheltering fees may apply after 72 hours.
The low-cost cremation provider featured for Clark County, Nevada is
After Services
The death certificate is the primary legal document required for estate settlement, insurance claims, and social security notification.
Vital Records Office: Southern Nevada Health District – Vital Records
Physical Address: 280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Main Contact Phone: (702) 759-1010
Certified Death Certificate Cost: $25.00 per copy.
Estimated Turnaround: Certificates are typically available within 5 to 10 business days once the medical record is electronically signed by the attending physician or coroner.
We provide professional decedent transfer services from every major medical facility and hospice center within the Clark County borders.
UMC – University Medical Center: 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center: 3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109
MountainView Hospital: 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Southern Nevada VA Medical Center: 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals: Multiple locations in Henderson and Las Vegas.
We coordinate release protocols with Nathan Adelson Hospice, Infinity Hospice Care, CompassionCare Hospice, and Gentiva Hospice teams.
Clark County provides assistance for residents who lack the financial resources to provide for a final disposition.
Indigent Burial/Cremation Program: Administered by Clark County Social Service (CCSS).
Application Details: This program is for Clark County residents with no assets, no life insurance, and no family able to pay. CCSS exclusively accepts referrals from contracted funeral homes for these services.
Contact Information: (702) 455-4270 | 1600 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106.
Veteran Benefits: The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City (702-486-5920) provides burial honors and interments for eligible veterans and their spouses.
DFS Memorials serves all neighborhoods and surrounding cities throughout the Las Vegas Valley at our consistent, affordable rate.
Primary Areas Served:
Las Vegas (County Seat)
Henderson and Green Valley
North Las Vegas and Aliante
Summerlin and Spring Valley
Enterprise and Southern Highlands
Boulder City and Laughlin
CALL FOR 24/7 ASSISTANCE: (702) 323-4558
