Declaration of Disposition of Last Remains - Colorado
Colorado · Fillable PDF · Free
This is Colorado’s statutory form for directing what happens to your body after death, such as burial or cremation, and who arranges your funeral or memorial. This is Colorado’s statutory form for directing what happens to your body after death, such as burial or cremation, and who arranges your funeral or memorial.
Colorado residents and families reviewing declaration of disposition of last remains.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before completing its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification and any witness instructions.
How to complete it
Choose one disposition (Page 1) Initial ONE choice: burial, cremation, entombment, natural reduction, other, or leaving it to a designee.
Ceremonies and instructions (Page 2) Initial any ceremonial choices and add special requests. Then date and sign.
Organ donation (Page 3, optional) Initial an option and sign as donor if you wish to donate.
Notarize it (Page 3) We recommend signing before a notary. Colorado allows the declaration to be notarized or witnessed, and a notarized declaration is readily accepted by funeral homes. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Federal privacy law (HIPAA) limits who doctors, hospitals, and insurers can talk to about you. This authorization lets the people you name receive your health information so they can help you.
This is a Colorado living will, called a “Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment.” It tells your doctors not to artificially prolong your life if you have a terminal condition or are in a persistent vegetative state and cannot decide for yourself.
A Colorado medical durable power of attorney names someone (your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.