Arapahoe County Cremation Assistance

When a loved one passes, the last thing your family should face is pressure to spend money you do not have. If you live in Arapahoe County and cost is a concern, you have real options. At The Simple Cremation, our complete direct cremation is $800 out the door — a flat, transparent price with no hidden fees — and Arapahoe County offers cremation assistance that can cover most or all of that cost for qualifying families. We answer the phone 24/7, guide you through every step, and care for your loved one with quiet dignity.

How Arapahoe County cremation assistance works

The Arapahoe County Department of Human Services administers a burial and cremation assistance program for qualifying low-income residents, with financial help generally capped around $1,500. Because our service is only $800, that assistance can cover the full cremation in most situations. Here is how we help you access it:

• We begin care first, paperwork second. Call us and we care for your loved one right away — you never have to wait for approval before we respond.
• We confirm eligibility with you. Assistance is based on income, available estate funds, and residency. We help you gather documentation and submit a complete application.
• We coordinate payment directly with the county. Whenever possible, the grant is applied to your invoice so your family is not left fronting the cost.
• We keep the price honest. The $800 covers transportation, the cremation, a basic container, a temporary urn, death certificate filing, and the cremation permit.

What is included in the $800 — and what is not

Your flat $800 covers transportation of your loved one within our service area, refrigeration and care during the legally required waiting period, a state-approved cremation container, the cremation itself, processing of the remains, a temporary urn, death certificate preparation and filing, the county cremation permit, and all professional services of our staff (for individuals up to 225 lbs).

Optional add-ons are always your choice and never bundled in: additional certified copies of the death certificate (each carries a fee), an upgraded urn, cremation for individuals over 225 lbs, long-distance transport, witnessed cremation, and shipping of cremated remains. We quote any add-on upfront, in writing, before doing the work.

How to start in Arapahoe County

Call (303) 887-9233 any time, day or night. Rafael, a licensed Colorado funeral director, will explain your options, begin immediate care for your loved one, and help you determine whether Arapahoe County cremation assistance applies to your situation. There is no charge to talk with us. You can also read our full cost breakdown or our guide to the direct cremation process in Colorado.

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