A Basic Cremation
1338 S Jason St, Denver, CO, 80223
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Colorado
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“A Basic Cremation was a respectful, professional, and compassionate company to deal with. They took care of arrangements for our loved one when we were out of state. They took care of all the details and communicated with us every step of the way. We were very impressed with the services provided by A Basic, at a very reasonable price. We would recommend them to anyone!”
— David Shea
“I was quite shocked to see my mom arrive by the postman in a USPS box. I lost my dad last year and the funeral home did not burden me about payment until after his cremation, they gave me the death certificates so I could file for his insurance to pay for their services. I understand the need for consumers to pay for services up front but they point blank told me cremation of my mommy would not happen until the full payment was received. If I had to depend on her burial policy, I would have had to take a loan just to cremate her, what's the point of having it. Lastly, I’ve never heard of a funeral home refusing to use a personal urn. They said they would only use urns purchased through their website. Not only are the urns significantly overpriced but they don’t have an appealing selection. I live out of state so my complaints should not be considered for in person services because they may differ. The staff was sympathetic and warm but that was overshadowed by the financial component. I’ve included the photo of the boxes my mother arrived in and the beautiful urn I purchased for less than $150. I would not recommend them to anyone that has a preferred urn or someone out of state trying coordinate for their loved one, but again I would not deter someone from within the city to at least check them out for their selves.”
— Toni Jefferson
“From beginning to even after the cremation, A Basic Cremation offered heartfelt, professional support throughout. On top of all that, I found the costs of services very reasonable. Lastly, they follow up in the months after were very welcoming too. Thank you.”
— R Campanini
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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