Direct cremation in Lakewood, Colorado: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Lakewood, Colorado
Direct cremation in Lakewood 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, Colorado. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Lakewood
Funeral homes and crematories serving Lakewood, Colorado. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremation
1895 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214, USA
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, West Metro Chapel
901 S Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation
3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227, USA
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Runyan-Stevenson
6425 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Aspen Mortuaries - Lakewood
1350 Simms St, Lakewood, CO 80401, USA
Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill
7777 W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA
Foothills Cremation & Funeral Service
1418 Ford St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Blake Funeral And Cremation Services
8850 Ralston Rd Ste 203, Arvada, CO 80002, 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 Lakewood, Colorado?
- In Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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.