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Stoddard Funeral & Cremation & Sunset Memorial Gardens has provided cremation and funeral services in Greeley, Colorado, since 1978. Since our founding by Paul and Virginia Stoddard more than 30 years ago, our commitment to serving families in the Greeley region has remained unchanged.

A modern funeral home

At Stoddard Funeral & Cremation, our contemporary facility includes a modern chapel, visitation rooms, comfortable arrangement rooms and reception capabilities to serve the needs of our families. Our locally and nationally recognized hometown team is dedicated to the individual needs of each family.

A local team who really cares

Serene setting of white candles and flowers Stoddard Funeral & Cremation offers funeral, cremation and memorial services designed to help families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand that losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience. We are committed to helping you with compassionate, professional service.

Please contact Stoddard Funeral & Cremation if you need immediate assistance or would like more information about planning a funeral ahead of time.

History

Stoddard Funeral & Cremation, located in Greeley, Colorado, was founded in 1978 by Paul and Virginia Stoddard. Originally on the western side of Greeley, the funeral home has maintained its original location, now situated in the central part of Greeley. Paul and Virginia began with a commitment to a high standard of service. Throughout our history, we continue to lead and innovate while maintaining those high standards of service.

Sunset Memorial Gardens

Cemetery grounds at Sunset Memorial Gardens Sunset Memorial Gardens on West 28th Street has served Greeley area families since its founding in 1952. Since then, our commitment to the community has always been our top priority. Our beautifully landscaped cemetery occupies approximately 26 acres, allows for flush-to-the-ground monuments and includes a variety of gardens, plus a veterans garden, Catholic garden and cremation garden. Private estates are also available.

Cemetery history

Founded by W.D. and Deloss Dhority on farmland west of Greeley, Sunset Memorial Gardens has grown along with the surrounding community. Originating with the Garden of the Christus and the Garden of Devotion, the cemetery now includes a veterans garden, Catholic garden and cremation garden.

In 1987, Sunset Memorial Gardens became a member of the Dignity Memorial^® network, and in 1995, became a sister location of Stoddard Funeral & Cremation. Together, Stoddard Funeral & Cremation & Sunset Memorial Gardens allow you to take care of all your funeral and burial arrangements.

We honor veterans

Stoddard Funeral & Cremation & Sunset Memorial Gardens understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level One Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, our staff is knowledgeable in the benefits available to veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran's memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Community involvement

Team members at Stoddard Funeral & Cremation & Sunset Memorial Gardens remain actively involved in the Greeley community by hosting and attending events throughout the year. At our annual Easter Luminaries, held on Saturday before Easter, our team and community volunteers visit the cemetery to place and light more than 10,000 luminaries in remembrance.

On Memorial Day, we invite members of our community to participate in our Memorial Day program the Sunday before Memorial Day. We feature an Avenue of Flags where donated veterans flags are raised and flown throughout the park.

In addition, we participate in annual Your Life Your Legacy Seminars. We also sponsor the Greeley Independence Stampede, Judd Fulton Golf Tournament, Taste of Weld County-Lutheran Family Services Event, Evans Chamber of Commerce Partner of the Year, Wreaths Across America and Northern Colorado Medical Center Turkey Trot.

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Amenities

Location

Flexible event space
Facility is available to host your personal events
Celebration of Life center
Facility is designed for personalized funeral celebrations
Veterans cemetery section
Flexible chapel space
Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events
Mountain views
Chapel
Cemetery spaces available
Custom headstones and markers
Family estate lots
Family estates are a distinguished tribute to a family legacy. They can be customized with stained glass, benches and landscaping
Flat markers
Grave markers that sit flush to the ground in the material of preference
Mausoleums
Private or Community spaces for urns as well as caskets, that can be Indoor or outdoor
Pet friendly
On-site cemetery

Cremation

Scattering garden
Cremation remembrance jewelry
Cremation options
Cremation niches
Option for home delivery of ashes
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required.
Cremation gardens

Service

Arrangements by phone or email
Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
Catered events
Large reception area
Event planning
Services available to support planning events
Outdoor event venue
Options to have your personalized celebrations on outdoors on our property
Funeral service video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Audio and video equipment
Popular funeral music selections
Intimate gatherings
Black car service
Cemetery flower arrangement delivery

Religious & Cultural

Multicultural funerals
Latin music selections
Catholic cemetery section
Ritual washing

Other Languages Spoken

Spanish/Español

Other

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Livestreaming of services

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INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED:

Filing for death certificates
Securing burial permits
Helping with insurance claims
Giving guidance on Social Security survivors benefits

Every detail remembered

100% SERVICE GUARANTEE
If for some reason you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we’ll refund that portion of the service.
LIFETIME FLEXIBILITY
If you want to make changes to a prepaid plan, we are always available to discuss your options.
RELOCATION PROTECTION
Our prepaid plans are transferable to any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America.