Direct cremation in Aurora, Colorado: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Aurora, Colorado
Direct cremation in Aurora typically costs between $750 and $3,700 — 11% below the national average.
Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.
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Direct cremation in Aurora, Colorado
Legal & logistics
Pending verification- Waiting period
- A short waiting period after death may apply before cremation can proceed.
- Permits & authorisation
- A cremation permit and an authorisation form signed by the next of kin are typically required.
- Scattering ashes
- Scattering on private land is generally allowed with permission; public land and waterways have their own rules. At sea, the federal EPA rule requires scattering at least 3 nautical miles from shore.
- State regulator
- Colorado Office of Funeral Home and Crematory Registration, the body that licenses providers and handles complaints.
General guidance for Aurora, Colorado. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Aurora
Funeral homes and crematories serving Aurora, Colorado. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation
11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Aurora
1095 Havana St, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
Harris Funeral Directors
9722 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, East Metro Chapel
190 Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Romero Funeral Home
15150 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Taylor Funeral & Cremation Services
15057 E Colfax Ave H, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Abbott Funeral Services
261 Airport Blvd #d, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
A Better Place Funeral l $889 Cremations | $3,975 Funeral Home
7261 Washington St, Denver, CO 80229, USA
Provider listings are drawn from public sources and are not an endorsement. Verify details, services and pricing with each provider.
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What's included
- Transfer of your loved one into the funeral home's care
- Required paperwork and the cremation permit
- The cremation itself
- A basic container and return of the ashes
What to watch for
- Hidden add-ons — urns, viewings, or memorial packages you may not need
- “Cremation” quotes that are really full-service with extras bundled in
- Mileage or transfer fees outside a set radius
- Pressure to decide quickly — a reputable provider gives you time
Frequently asked
- How much does a direct cremation cost in Aurora, Colorado?
- In Aurora, Colorado, direct cremation typically ranges from $750 to $3,700, with a typical price around $2,050. Paying much above this usually means extras are bundled in.
- What is direct cremation?
- Direct cremation is a cremation carried out shortly after death, without a viewing or funeral service beforehand. Families can hold a memorial later, on their own terms — which is part of why it costs less.
- Is direct cremation the cheapest option in Aurora, Colorado?
- It's usually the lowest-cost option available, because it removes the service, casket, embalming and viewing. A traditional funeral with burial often costs several times more.
- Can I still hold a memorial?
- Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely so they can hold a personal memorial later — at home, outdoors, or whenever loved ones can gather.