Colorado Tightens Funeral Home Rules | Colorado Springs News

Colorado’s funeral industry is getting a major overhaul after years of lax oversight and shocking scandals. A new law makes corpse abuse a serious felony, mandates licensing for all funeral homes and mortuaries by 2027, and requires registration for even satellite locations. Sparked by the horrific Penrose case where nearly 200 bodies were improperly stored, lawmakers are pushing for transparency and accountability to protect grieving families. Emergency rulemaking is underway to finalize details, with full implementation targeted for September 2025 — aiming to balance regulation with respect for the deceased while restoring public trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a463f7adc46a554