Our On-Site Crematory and Cremation Safeguards in Lakewood, CO
Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations owns and operates its own on-site crematory in Lakewood, CO. We cremate one person at a time, and our cremation chamber is never used for pets or animals. Every step is documented in our tracking system, and your loved one is assigned a unique number stamped into a stainless steel identification disc that stays with them through the entire process and is returned inside the urn. We complete all required authorizations and permits before any cremation takes place. Call (303) 237-5350 with any questions. These safeguards exist so your family can have complete peace of mind.
Serving Families Across the Denver Metro Area
Families in Lakewood, Denver, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Arvada, Littleton, Englewood, Westminster, and Morrison can rely on the same on-site cremation safeguards, because we never send your loved one to an outside facility.
Does Stork-Morley Own Its Own Crematory?
Yes. We own and operate our own crematory at our Lakewood location. That means your loved one stays in our care from the moment they arrive until their cremated remains are returned to you, and is never transferred to an outside facility. We cremate one person at a time and follow careful identification and tracking safeguards at every step.
Why Our Cremation Safeguards Matter
We Own and Operate Our Crematory
Because the crematory is ours, your loved one never leaves our care. We do not outsource cremation, so there is no risk of your loved one being handed to a third party.
One Cremation at a Time
We cremate only one person at a time, and our cremation chamber is never used for pets or animals. This is central to how we protect each family’s trust.
A Stainless Steel Identification System
Each person is assigned a unique number stamped into a stainless steel identification disc. The disc stays with them through every step and is placed inside the urn, so the right ashes are always returned to the right family.
Every Authorization Completed First
We complete all required state authorization forms, permits, and paperwork before any cremation takes place, and we help your family complete them too.
How Our Cremation Safeguards Work, Step by Step
1. Your Loved One Matters to Us
We treat every cremation with the same care and attention we would want for our own family, with a meticulous process for managing every detail.
2. Tracking System and Identification
Your loved one is assigned a unique number stamped into a stainless steel identification disc. We document the date and time of arrival and the transfer technician, and personal belongings are cataloged and secured for return to the family.
3. Authorizations and Permits
State law requires authorization forms, which we provide and help you complete. We make sure all permits and paperwork are finished before cremation takes place.
4. The Cremation Process
We own and operate our own crematory and cremate one person at a time. Our chamber is never used for pets or animals, and the metal identification tag is safeguarded throughout the cremation.
5. Transfer Back to You
When the cremated remains are returned, the metal identification tag is included inside the urn so it is never lost, and the number stays in our permanent records.
Cremation With These Safeguards Starts at $1,595
Our simple cremation is $1,595 and includes the cremation at our own crematory, all of the safeguards described above, removal within 30 miles, the permit and death certificate filing, a basic urn, and notification to Social Security. It does not include certified death certificates. See our packages page for all options.
Trusted Care You Can Count On
- Family-owned and serving Denver-area families since 1994.
- Owns and operates its own on-site crematory in Lakewood.
- Cremates one person at a time; chamber never used for pets.
- Stainless steel identification disc tracks every step and returns inside the urn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you own your own crematory?
Yes. We own and operate our own crematory at our Lakewood location, so your loved one stays in our care from arrival to the return of the cremated remains and is never sent to an outside facility.
How do you make sure we receive the right ashes?
Each person is assigned a unique number stamped into a stainless steel identification disc. The disc stays with your loved one through every step and is placed inside the urn, so the right ashes are always returned to the right family.
Do you cremate more than one person at a time?
No. We cremate only one person at a time. This is a core part of how we protect each family’s trust.
Is the cremation chamber ever used for pets?
No. Our cremation chamber is never used for pets or animals. It is used only for the families we serve.
What paperwork is required before a cremation?
State law requires authorization forms, which we provide and help you complete. We also make sure all permits and paperwork are finished before cremation takes place.
What happens to the identification tag after cremation?
The metal identification tag is safeguarded during the cremation and then placed inside the urn with the cremated remains, so it is never lost. The number stays in our permanent records.
Reviewed by Peter Morley, Funeral Director at Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations, Lakewood, CO.