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The Colorado Death Industry has victimized thousands of people...

More than 800 Sunset Mesa victims whose bodies were dismembered, sold, or otherwise used without the knowledge or consent of their families. 191 Return to Nature victims whose bodies were left to decompose inside the funeral home, while hundreds more families were given cremated remains they cannot verify or were left without answers about what happened to their loved ones. Dozens of Apollo Funeral and Cremation victims whose cremated remains were never returned to their families, including one woman whose body was left unattended for approximately 18 months in the back of a hearse. Dozens of Davis Mortuary victims whose bodies and remains were discovered improperly stored and handled, including human tissue and bones found throughout the facility. Costilla County victims whose deceased loved ones were mishandled while in the custody and care of local authorities, resulting in criminal charges including abuse of a corpse. Thousands more... These are not isolated failures. They are families, loved ones, and victims whose stories demand to be remembered.
Colorado has made significant progress in regulating mortuaries and crematories since 2024, but implementation and continued reform remain ongoing. With this memorial, we will create a permanent monument to our victims and a lasting reminder to our communities of why this work still matters.

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Objective

The objective is to create two permanent locations to honor and remember victims of Colorado’s death-care failures. Calhan will focus on education, advocacy, and public awareness, while MontemAra will provide a place of remembrance and rest. Together, they will preserve these stories, support families, and help prevent similar failures in the future.

 
The project will call for a significant amount of money as well as completion of various tasks. It will take a village to make this happen. Before we can move to the next steps, we need to know that we have enough support to see it succeed.
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