Pipkin-Braswell Funerals Crematory & Receptions | Denver, Colorado (2024)

FAQs

How do I find an obituary in Colorado? ›

The two major obituary resources are the Denver Obituary Project from the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Obituary Project from the Colorado Genealogical Society.

Return to Nature's owners, Jon and Carie Hallford, are accused of improperly storing 190 bodies and allegedly giving families fake ashes, among other crimes. They each face more than 200 criminal charges, including abuse of a corpse, money laundering, and theft.

The visitation takes place before the funeral, often the afternoon or evening before. The family invites people to drop by within a certain period to offer support and condolences. It's less formal than a funeral so it gives people a chance to chat. They might share fond memories and anecdotes of the deceased.

There are a total of 207 Funeral homes in Colorado as of April 20, 2024.

One married couple is awaiting trial in Colorado Springs following their arrest last year for allegedly abandoning almost 200 bodies over several years inside a bug-infested facility and giving fake ashes to family members of the deceased.

(AP) — The awful smell seeped from a neglected building in a small Colorado town for days, followed by a report that made police take a closer look at the “green” funeral operator's storage facility. Inside, they made a gruesome discovery: At least 115 decaying bodies.

The corpse of a woman and the cremated remains of at least 30 other people were found at the home of a former funeral director in Colorado, prompting the Denver Police Department to issue an arrest warrant for the man on Friday.

I'm sorry for your loss." "Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss." "(The deceased) was a great person, and I'll miss them very much."

Do you have to wear black to a funeral? ›

No, it is not necessary to always wear black to a funeral. While black has been traditionally associated with funerals in many cultures, it's no longer the only acceptable option. While dark, subdued colours are typically a safe choice, opting for charcoal, dark navy, or other dark hues can also be appropriate.

Here are a few examples of comments to avoid: “I know exactly how you feel.” “God never gives us more than we can handle. God must have needed another angel in heaven. This is God's plan.” “Just try to be strong.” Or anything starting with the words “at least,” such as, “At least you have your other children with you.

If the human remains are properly preserved they can be stored for longer periods of time. In most cases, so long as the remains are properly refrigerated, funeral homes can store a body for a few days to a few weeks.

No law requires a casket for burial. However, you should check with the cemetery; it may have rules requiring a certain type of container.