How Much Is a Funeral

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Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home

CO

A funeral home.

Posted February 6, 2026 Checked August 17, 2026

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Direct cremation

$1,620

The middle price in Colorado is $2,355.

The home posts $1,595. With one certified copy, $1,620.

How this adds up
"Basic Cremation Package (starting at)"$1,595
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$1,620

This covers NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased, the cremation container, gathering the necessary authorizations and permits, filing of the death certificate, cremation, an online obituary and one copy of a certified Death Certificate. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased
  • the cremation container
  • gathering the necessary authorizations and permits
  • filing of the death certificate
  • cremation
  • an online obituary
  • one copy of a certified Death Certificate

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Basic Cremation Package (starting at)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

The median across Colorado is $2,355, from 39 posted price lists we have read.

Cremation with service

$5,770

The middle price in Colorado is $7,808.

The home posts $5,145. With one more line from its list and one certified copy, $5,770.

How this adds up
"Funeral followed by Cremation Package (starting at)"$5,145
"Rental Casket (starting at) ... $600.00"$600
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$5,770

This covers NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased, embalming, gathering the necessary authorizations and permits, filing of the death certificate, preparation of the remains (dressing, casketing, and cosmetizing), staffing and supervision for a funeral service with use of a Hearse or Utility Vehicle, an online obituary, the cremation container, cremation and one copy of a certified Death Certificate. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased
  • embalming
  • gathering the necessary authorizations and permits
  • filing of the death certificate
  • preparation of the remains (dressing, casketing, and cosmetizing)
  • staffing and supervision for a funeral service with use of a Hearse or Utility Vehicle
  • an online obituary
  • the cremation container
  • cremation
  • one copy of a certified Death Certificate

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Funeral followed by Cremation Package (starting at)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

the posted traditional cremation leaves the casket out, so the list's own rental casket rides inside the figure, both lines cited

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Colorado is $7,808, from 34 posted price lists we have read.

Immediate burial

Immediate burial with the funeral home's casket, the casket not priced

$2,020

The middle price in Colorado is $4,045.

The home posts $1,995. With one certified copy, $2,020.

How this adds up
"Direct Burial (without attendant rites or ceremonies)"$1,995
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$2,020

This covers NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE, removal of deceased, shelter of remains, local transportation to the cemetery and necessary services of staff. It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE
  • removal of deceased
  • shelter of remains
  • local transportation to the cemetery
  • necessary services of staff

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct Burial (without attendant rites or ceremonies)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

The median across Colorado is $4,045, from 29 posted price lists we have read.

Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

$2,020

How this adds up
"Direct Burial (without attendant rites or ceremonies)"$1,995
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$2,020

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct Burial (without attendant rites or ceremonies)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

Burial with graveside service

$2,870

The middle price in Colorado is $5,848.

The home posts $2,845. With one certified copy, $2,870.

How this adds up
"Simple Graveside Burial Package (starting at)"$2,845
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$2,870

This covers NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased, gathering the necessary authorizations and permits, filing of the death certificate, casketing the deceased, other preparation of the deceased, staffing and supervision for a graveside service with use of a Hearse or utility Vehicle and one copy of a certified Death Certificate. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased
  • gathering the necessary authorizations and permits
  • filing of the death certificate
  • casketing the deceased
  • other preparation of the deceased
  • staffing and supervision for a graveside service with use of a Hearse or utility Vehicle
  • one copy of a certified Death Certificate

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Simple Graveside Burial Package (starting at)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Colorado is $5,848, from 34 posted price lists we have read.

Traditional funeral service

$4,670

The middle price in Colorado is $7,818.

The home posts $4,645. With one certified copy, $4,670.

How this adds up
"Traditional Burial Package (starting at)"$4,645
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$4,670

This covers NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased, embalming, gathering the necessary authorizations and permits, filing of the death certificate, preparation of the remains (dressing, casketing, and cosmetizing), staffing and supervision for a funeral service and graveside service with use of a Hearse or Utility Vehicle, an online obituary and one copy of a certified Death Certificate. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • NON-DECLINABLE BASIC SERVICES FEE and removal of the deceased
  • embalming
  • gathering the necessary authorizations and permits
  • filing of the death certificate
  • preparation of the remains (dressing, casketing, and cosmetizing)
  • staffing and supervision for a funeral service and graveside service with use of a Hearse or Utility Vehicle
  • an online obituary
  • one copy of a certified Death Certificate

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Traditional Burial Package (starting at)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "The charge for additional mileage outside of 35 miles from our care facility or Home is $4.50 per loaded mile."

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Colorado is $7,818, from 32 posted price lists we have read.

These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.

2 other packages this home posts

Basic Cremation Package (starting at)

$1,620

The home posts $1,595. With one certified copy, $1,620.

How this adds up
"Basic Cremation Package (starting at)"$1,595
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$1,620

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • cremation, a basic urn to return cremated remains, an online obituary, and one copy of a certified Death
  • certificate.

Cremation with Memorial Service Package (starting at)

$2,405

The home posts $2,380. With one certified copy, $2,405.

How this adds up
"Cremation with Memorial Service Package (starting at)"$2,380
1 certified copy of the death certificate$25
Sum$2,405

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $25 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • one copy of a certified Death Certificate.
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.

These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.

Certified copies of the death certificate

One certified copy of the death certificate is included in every figure on this page.

This home's list does not post a price for a certified copy of the death certificate. Colorado charges $25 for the first copy and $20 for each one after it, so those are the figures below. This is what the record itself costs. Ask the funeral home whether it charges anything to order them for you.

How many certified copies do you need?

Most families need more than one. Raising the count raises every figure on this page.

One certified copy is $25, and each one after that is $20.

Nobody can tell you how many you will need. Banks, insurers, and pension offices each tend to want their own, so families commonly order several. Set the count and the line says what that comes to.

Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

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