Cremation Code of Ethics

Of all the states, Colorado has the least amount of regulation, licensing, and supervision of funeral directors, embalmers, or cremationists. However, we hold ourselves to a higher standard, believing that we owe it to the families we serve to deliver excellence and peace of mind.

Your Rights

You deserve to know how and where the cremation process is completed and to have your questions answered by a compassionate and caring staff member. When your loved one is brought into our care, you are entitled to the following rights:

• You have the right to absolute integrity from the crematory staff.
• You have the right to select from easy-to-understand packages that simplify the process.
• You have the right to view and select from a wide and value-priced variety of cremation merchandise, from the container utilized in the cremation process to the urn that contains the cremated remains.
• You have the right to know and understand the applicable laws and policies before finalizing arrangements and signing the Cremation Authorization Form.

Our “Open Door Policy” allows families to view our crematory at 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. (at Parker Road) and learn about how we responsibly conduct cremations and respectfully handle cremated remains.

Identification of the Deceased 

Recognizing that the cremation process is irreversible, we take steps to ensure the correct identity of the deceased person before the cremation process takes place.

If the body is not viewed prior to cremation in connection with a visitation or funeral, a brief visit by a family member to positively identify the body shall be performed. If the body is not to be embalmed, this visit will be brief. The body will be disinfected, and the eyes and mouth will be closed and set prior to the viewing. 

Once your loved one’s body is positively identified, they will be given a metal tag with a unique cremation identification number. This tag is heat resistant and will remain intact throughout the cremation process. Only one body will ever be present in the cremation chamber at a time, and the ID tag will stay with their remains the entire time.

The Cremation Process

Only one body will be present in the cremation chamber at a time. The body will be held in a rigid or semi-rigid leak-resistant container. This container will burn away during the cremation process, and no portion of it will remain in the cremated remains.

Your loved one’s cremated remains will consist of bone fragments removed from the cremation chamber and processed into a uniform texture similar to sand. Because the cremation chamber is lined with a porous material, it is not always possible to remove small traces of the cremated remains.



The cremation may be observed by the family if that is your wish. To observe a cremation, you. must sign a release form and abide by our safety rules. We provide private gathering areas with a view of the cremation chamber for this purpose.

Colorado Law

Colorado law requires that within 24 hours of death the body be cremated, buried, refrigerated, or sanitarily embalmed. The legal requirements of processing the death certificate and receiving a county-issued cremation permit generally take a few days, necessitating refrigeration if a service with embalming is not selected.

There are no specific laws in Colorado regarding the burial or scattering of ashes. If you choose to scatter your loved one’s remains on private property or a national park, you will need permission from the owner or governing authority. Certain religious restrictions (e.g. Roman Catholic) may also limit how and where their remains can be scattered or buried.