Colorado legal term
Funeral in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Funeral” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Funeral” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Funeral" means the ceremonies, rituals, and memorial services held in connection with the final disposition or memorial of a deceased person, including the assembly and dispersal of the mourners. (C.R.S. § 18-9-101)
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