Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Littleton
Drinkwine Family Mortuary has been serving families in south Denver and surrounding areas for over 60 years. Founded in 1963 by Donald and Lila Drinkwine, our family-owned business continues to provide personalized funeral and cremation services with integrity and compassion. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes tailored to individual needs, offering both traditional funerals and direct cremation options.Our facility features a chapel for memorial services and an on-site crematory, ensuring seamless care throughout the entire process. Available 24/7, we guide families through every decision with empathy and professionalism. As a BBB-accredited business, we uphold the highest standards of service and community trust.
Services
Cremation Services
Traditional Funerals
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Direct Cremation
Immediate Burial
Forwarding Remains
Memorial Tributes
Grief Support
Veterans Benefits
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for 60+ years with three generations of service
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Personalized memorial tributes tailored to individual needs
- On-site crematory for complete service control
- BBB Gold Star Certified for service excellence
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Services
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation options including direct cremation and memorial services. Our on-site crematory ensures proper care and handling of remains. Families receive full support in planning personalized tributes that honor their loved one's life and legacy.
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral packages include visitation, embalming, and memorial ceremonies. We provide complete coordination from arrangement conferences to cemetery services. Customizable options allow families to create meaningful tributes reflecting their loved one's unique life story.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include military honors, flag presentation, and government benefit coordination. We assist with headstone procurement and burial flag replacement. Our team understands the unique needs of military families and provides compassionate, respectful care.
Pre-Arrangements
We help individuals plan their final arrangements in advance. This service reduces family burden and ensures personal wishes are honored. Options include cremation, traditional burial, and memorial preferences with flexible payment plans available for pre-funding.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief resources and counseling referrals to help families cope with loss. Our support includes memorialization options, remembrance planning, and connections to community support groups. Compassionate guidance continues beyond the funeral service.
People
Robert L. Drinkwine
Owner/President
Third-generation funeral director with 60+ years of family service. Leads daily operations while maintaining personal family involvement in every case. Committed to preserving the community trust established by his parents in 1963.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, immediate burials, and customized memorial options. Our team helps families choose appropriate services based on personal preferences and budget.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement planning to document your wishes and reduce family burden. Options include cremation, burial, and memorial preferences with flexible funding choices.
Do you handle veterans' funeral benefits?
We specialize in veterans' services, including military honors, flag presentation, and government benefit coordination. Our staff assists with headstone procurement and burial flag replacement.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance. We provide prompt care for families needing urgent funeral arrangements or transportation services.
What pricing information can you provide?
We offer transparent pricing with itemized service options. Basic service fees include arrangement coordination, facility use, and necessary permits. Additional costs vary based on selected memorialization choices.
Reviews (5)
Sherry Drinkwine
Nov 21, 2021
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These people care. Your family matters to them and saying goodbye is an important part of life. Let them help you say goodbye in a memorable way.
Jeff Barber
Dec 22, 2020
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We recently lost our daughter and used the services of Drinkwine Family Mortuary. We had an A+ experience from start to finish. Jill Drinkwine was incredibly helpful in all aspects of the process. We couldn't be more pleased with the way she guided us through a very difficult time for our family. I highly recommend Drinkwine Family Mortuary.
Sable Hanley
Sep 03, 2020
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I asked to see my husbands body before he was embalmed and was basically told that I couldn't, even though it's not legally required to embalm them unless they're being transported. My husband was being transported, but not for a couple days after when I wanted to see him. It seemed like the director was hesitant but agreed for me to see him, only to find out that they had embalmed him before I arrived the very next morning. The whole experience seemed more like a factory than a business that deals with families in their most difficult times. Additionally, there was an error with my name on the
Elle G.
May 09, 2020
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Drinkwine Family mortuary is owned and operated by extremely caring and honest individuals. At a time when your life has been shattered they help families pick up the painful pieces and guide you through the logistics of honoring and caring for your loved one! I have been helping a close friend deal with the horrible tragedy of loosing her young son and Jill Drinkwine has been so patient, kind, helpful, professional and insightful. She genuinely cares about each family she is working with and is so respectful. The viewing and cremation went so much better than we expected. There were several complications
Orrin Esmeralda
Oct 20, 2019
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My sister laid her son to rest a couple of years ago. Of course the grief we felt then was immense and yet we knew that we could count on Drinkwine to help us with my mom's plans. They answered our call quickly and picked her up from the memory care facility where she spent her final days. The person who picked her up, gave us time for one last kiss and caress. He was kind, tremendously respectful and professional. The next day, we met with Travis who was beyond attentive. He helped us set up dates for a rosary and of course the service. He arranged for transportation, flowers, deacons and priests
