Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery
4.9(284)
6500 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
CremationTraditional Burial+6
Compare 4 funeral homes and cremation providers in Scottsdale. Providers in this area average 4.7 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
Local directory evidence
This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Scottsdale, AZ
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
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Funeral homes in surrounding areas
This directory currently lists 4 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Scottsdale, AZ.
4 listed providers in Scottsdale, AZ include cremation-related services. Examples include Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery, Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, Messinger Indian School Mortuary.
4 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery, Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, Messinger Indian School Mortuary.
4 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery has the highest review count in this city dataset with 284 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Scottsdale typically range from $1,500 for direct cremation to $7,000-$12,000 for traditional burial services with viewing. Arizona does not require embalming for most services, which can reduce costs. Families should compare pricing among the 4 funeral homes in Scottsdale, which hold an average rating of 4.7 stars, to find services matching their budget.
Cremation is increasingly preferred in Scottsdale and across Arizona, with statewide rates exceeding 65% of all deaths. The desert climate and growing environmental consciousness contribute to this trend. All 4 funeral homes in Scottsdale offer both cremation and traditional burial options, with many providing memorial services without body present.
Families in Scottsdale should verify Arizona state licensure, compare General Price Lists from all 4 local providers, and read verified reviews. The city's funeral homes average 4.7 stars, indicating strong service quality. Consider location convenience, religious or cultural accommodations, and whether the funeral home owns its own crematory.
Within 24 hours of a death in Scottsdale, families meet with a funeral director to complete Arizona-required paperwork including the death certificate and burial transit permit. The director coordinates with Maricopa County for documentation and schedules services at the chosen venue. Arrangement conferences typically last 1-2 hours and cover service type, merchandise selection, and obituary preparation.
Arizona law requires funeral homes to provide itemized General Price Lists upon request and prohibits embalming as a condition of viewing in most cases. Cremation authorization must be signed by the legal next of kin, with a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before cremation can proceed. Scottsdale follows Maricopa County health regulations, and green burial options are available at select cemeteries within the county.
Pre-planning is available at all 4 Scottsdale funeral homes and is regulated by the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. Prepaid funeral contracts can be funded through insurance policies or trusts, with funds held separately until death occurs. Arizona law provides cancellation rights and transferability protections, allowing families to move arrangements between providers if needed.