Affordable Cremations Costs in Denver County, Colorado $995

Navigating the administrative and legal requirements after a loss in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, or the surrounding Front Range area requires an understanding of specific local jurisdictional rules. As the central authority for DFS Memorials in Colorado, this hub provides the essential technical data and resources needed to manage final arrangements throughout the county.

County Jurisdictional Contact Data

In Denver County, the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) is responsible for investigating certain deaths and must authorize all cremations occurring within the county borders.

• Official County Name: Denver County (Consolidated City & County of Denver)

• Medical Examiner Office: Denver Office of the Medical Examiner

• Physical Office Address: 601 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204

• Main Contact Phone: (303) 436-7711

• Release Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for designated releases).

Our local providers coordinate directly with the Denver OME to ensure all legal release authorizations and medical certifications are secured before the cremation process begins.

Denver Permitting and Mandatory Fees

Colorado law and Denver County ordinances mandate specific permits and fees for final disposition.

• Cremation Authorization Fee: The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner mandates a $50.00 fee for the review and approval of every cremation authorization.

• Final Disposition Permit: Every disposition in Colorado requires a permit (Authorization for Final Disposition). The current fee in Denver County is $1.00 (State fee) plus local processing.

• 24-Hour Rule: Per C.R.S. § 12-135-106, human remains must be cremated, buried, or refrigerated within 24 hours of taking custody.

• Storage Policy: Refrigeration is used during the administrative waiting period; additional storage fees may apply if arrangements are not finalized within 72 hours of the decedent’s release.

The death certificate is the primary legal document required for estate settlement, insurance claims, and social security notification.

• Vital Records Office: Denver Public Health – Vital Records

• Physical Address: 1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204

• Main Contact Phone: (303) 602-3660

• Certified Death Certificate Cost: $25.00 for the first copy; $20.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.

• Estimated Turnaround: Certificates are typically available within 7 to 10 business days once the medical record is electronically signed by the attending physician or medical examiner.

Denver Major Institutional Infrastructure

We provide professional decedent transfer services from every major medical facility and hospice center within the Denver County borders.

Major Hospital Systems

• Denver Health (Main Campus): 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204

• St. Joseph Hospital: 1375 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

• Rose Medical Center: 4567 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

• Porter Adventist Hospital: 2525 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210

• Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center: 1719 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

Major Hospice Facilities

We coordinate release protocols with The Denver Hospice (Lowry Inpatient Center), Compassus, Optum Hospice, and Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice teams.

Denver County provides assistance for residents who lack the financial resources to provide for a final disposition.

• Indigent Burial/Cremation Program: Administered by the Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS).

• Application Details: This program is intended for residents with no assets and no family able to pay. DDHS will pay a set amount toward a basic cremation for those who meet strict income and asset requirements.

• Contact Information: (720) 944-4347 | Denver Human Services Website

• Veteran Benefits: The Denver County Veterans Service Office (1200 Federal Blvd) provides assistance in securing federal burial benefits for eligible veterans.

Denver Hub-and-Spoke Navigation

DFS Memorials serves all neighborhoods and surrounding cities throughout the Denver Metro area at our consistent, affordable rate.

Primary Cities & Areas Served:

• Denver (City & County Seat)

• Aurora and Centennial

• Lakewood and Wheat Ridge

• Thornton and Northglenn

• Arvada and Westminster

• Highlands and Five Points

CALL FOR 24/7 ASSISTANCE: (303) 214-9053

Direct Cremations in Denver, CA