Colorado Funeral Home Licenses Relinquished
Summary
Davis Mortuary and Davis Crematory have permanently relinquished their Colorado funeral home and crematory licenses, effective October 17, 2025. This action has the same effect as a revocation, and the entities are barred from future licensure in Colorado.
What changed
On October 17, 2025, Davis Mortuary and Davis Crematory voluntarily relinquished their registrations to operate as a funeral home and crematory in Colorado. This relinquishment is equivalent to a revocation and includes an agreement by the entities and their designee, Brian Cotter, not to seek any future registration or licensure with the Colorado Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services.
This action signifies a permanent exit from the funeral services industry in Colorado for these entities. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for other entities, this serves as a strong warning regarding regulatory compliance and the severe consequences of violations, which can lead to the loss of operating licenses and permanent industry exclusion.
What to do next
- Review the Stipulation and Final Agency Order for detailed terms of the relinquishment.
- Ensure any affiliated entities or individuals are aware of the permanent ban on future licensure in Colorado.
Penalties
Relinquishment has the same force and effect as a revocation; agreement not to apply for future registration or licensure.
Source document (simplified)
Davis Mortuary Relinquishes License
Friday, October 17, 2025
Submitted by [user:fieldfirstname]
On October 17, 2025, Davis Mortuary and Davis Crematory, through appointed designee Brian Cotter, permanently relinquished their registrations to operate as a funeral home establishment and crematory in the State of Colorado. This relinquishment has the same force and effect as a revocation. As part of the relinquishment, Davis Mortuary, Davis Crematory and appointed designee Brian Cotter agreed to not apply for registration or licensure of any kind with the Colorado Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services at any time in the future.
You may find more information in the Stipulation and Final Agency Order posted on the Division’s website.
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