Purpose
This information is provided to tribal member families as a means to contact appropriate Tribal Department for assistance in preparing funeral arrangements and other requirements associated with a family member’s death.
- Contact information and assistance provided to the tribal membership upon the death of a tribal family member.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Executive Officers
970-563-2300 or 970-563-2314
SUPD: CHIEF OF POLICE OR JUSTICE & REGULATORY: Director
SUPD Chief of Police
970-563-2811
Justice and Regulatory Director
970-563-2291
Escorts. Arrangements made by family and must be within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Reservation.
TRIBAL INFORMATION SERVICES
Tribal Information Services Director
970-563-2250
Contact entities to lower flags
- Initiate Life Insurance Policy Process – two certified death certificates required
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Grounds Maintenance Division Head:
970-563-0272
Burial sites. Grounds Maintenance will meet family at the cemetery to pick out the site. Grounds Maintenance and Construction Services will then have staff available the morning of the burial and will work closely with the funeral home to complete the grave site covering.
EMERGENCY FAMILY SERVICES
EFS Program Coordinator
970-563-4718
- Assists with transportation for in-coming immediate family members, either by bus, plane, or mileage. Funds will come out of the family members allotted $600 Emergency Assistance funds. If the Tribal Member does not have any money left in their individual accounts EFS cannot assist with transportation. Immediate family members includes, mother, father, sister, brother and grandparents.
MULTI-PURPOSE/CHAPEL
Facility Operations Manager
970-563-4784
- Wake, services and/or meal arrangements.
TRIBAL MEMBER HEALTH (TMH)
TMH Coordinator
970-563-4742
- Processes all outstanding medical bills for payment
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Council Affairs Office Manager
970-563-0100, ext. 2319
Floral Arrangements. Arrangements will be made for a casket spray OR flowers to be delivered to the Mortuary. Tribal members may pick their choice of arrangements not to exceed $500.
Food Purchase. Food may be purchased for a wake up to but not exceeding $200. A voucher signed by the Chairman will be provided.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Chief Financial Officer
970-563-0100, ext. 2444
Tribal Insurance Policy. Schedule an appointment for information regarding the Tribal Insurance Policy.
- Outstanding debts will be submitted to the Court.
TRIBAL COURT
Court Clerk
970-563-0240
- Probate filing
Outstanding Debts. Processes bills associated with the funeral arrangements, headstones, credit cards, etc. (Paid out of life insurance policy)
NON-TRIBAL CONTACTS
HOOD MORTUARY
970-247-2312
- Funeral arrangements
FAMILY CRAFT MEMORIALS
Robert Hahn
970-247-4571 or 970-888-683-0600
- Headstones