Cemeteries
Most cemeteries have the same general purpose, however there are several distinct types of cemeteries that you can choose from. Depending on what type of burial you are looking at, you may come across some of the following types.
Monumental cemetery: A monumental cemetery is the traditional style of cemetery where headstones or other monuments made of marble or granite rise vertically above the ground. There are countless different types of designs for headstones, ranging from very simple to large and complex.
Lawn cemetery: A lawn cemetery is where each grave is marked with a small commemorative plaque that is placed horizontally at the head of the grave at ground level. Families can still be involved in the design and the information contained on the plaque, however, in most cases the plaques are a standard design.
Mausoleum: A mausoleum is an external free-standing building constructed as a monument enclosing the interment space or burial chamber of a deceased person or people. A mausoleum may be considered a type of tomb or the tomb may be considered to be within the mausoleum. Perhaps the most famous mausoleum is India's Taj Mahal.
Columbarium: Columbarium walls are generally reserved for cremated remains. While cremated remains can be kept at home by families or scattered somewhere significant to the deceased, a columbarium provides friends and family a place to come to mourn and visit. Because Columbarium walls do not take up a lot of space, they can be a less costly alternative to a burial plot.
Natural cemetery: A natural cemetery, also known as eco-cemeteries or green cemeteries, is a new style of cemetery set aside for natural, or “green burials”. Green burials are motivated by the desire to be environmentally conscious. Although green burials can be performed at any type of cemetery, they are usually done in a natural woodland area. Conventional markings such as headstones are generally replaced with a tree or a bush, or a placement of a natural rock.
"Thank you so much for the respect you showed my mother, Shirley. The family is most appreciative of the care you took of her and all the family. We so appreciate you arranging burial at Fort Logan, So she could be with my father. The service there was very appropriate and thoughtful." - D. H.
Denver-Area Cemeteries
Broomfield County Commons Cemetery (City/County owned)
12801 Sheridan Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-3301
https://www.broomfield.org/182/Broomfield-County-Commons-Cemetery
Cedar Hill Cemetery
880 E. Wolfensberger Road Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 688-8265
https://www.castlerockcedarhillcemetery.org/
Coal Creek Cemetery (City-owned)
1751 Hwy 42 (Empire Road) Louisville, CO
(303) 661-1222
https://www.cityoflafayette.com/420/Cemeteries
Crown Hill Cemetery (Olinger)
7777 W. 29th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 445-6822
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/wheat-ridge-co/olinger-crown-hill-mortuary-cemetery/2379
Eastlawn Cemetery (Olinger)
19600 E. Smith Road Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 771-4636
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/aurora-co/olinger-eastlawn-cemetery/
Elmwood Cemetery (City-owned)
14800 Old Brighton Road Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2090
https://www.brightonco.gov/695/Elmwood-Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery (Olinger’s)
200 E. 168th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020
(970) 243-3490
https://www.burialplanning.com/cemeteries/olingers-evergreen-cemetery/
Evergreen Memorial Park
26624 N. Turkey Creek Road Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-7750
http://evergreenmemorialpark.com/
Fairmount Cemetery
430 S. Quebec Street Denver, CO 80247
(303) 399-0692
(303) 399-1631 (fax) https://www.fairmountfuneralhome.com/who-we-are/fairmount-cemetery
Fairview Cemetery (City-owned)
102 N. Telluride Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2090
https://www.brightonco.gov/696/Fairview-Cemetery
Fort Logan National Cemetery
4400 W. Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
(303) 761-0117
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp
Golden Cemetery
755 Ulysses Street Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-1435
https://www.goldencemetery.com/
Green Mountain Cemetery (Darrell Howe Mortuary)
290 20th Street Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-5695
http://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/green-mountain-cemetery
Highland Cemetery (Olinger)
10201 Grant Street Thornton, CO 80229
(303) 451-6674
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/thornton-co/olinger-highland-mortuary-cemetery/2551
Lafayette Cemetery
City-owned) 111 W. Baseline Road Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-5588
https://www.cityoflafayette.com/420/Cemeteries
Lakeview Cemetery
(City/County owned - Interment for cremated remains only.)
200 Eagle Way Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-3301
http://www.colorado-cemeteries.com/broomfield-lakeview-transcription.html
Mount Lindo Cemetery (Olinger)
5928 S. Turkey Creek Road Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 771-3960
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/morrison-co/olinger-mount-lindo-cemetery/
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
12801 W. 44th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
https://cfcscolorado.org/
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
520 Colliers Blvd Erie, CO 80516
(303) 926-2700
https://www.erieco.gov/103/Cemetery
Mountain View Memorial Park (Crist/Dignity)
3395 Penrose Place Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 442-4411
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/boulder-co/crist-mortuary/2558
Saint Simeon Catholic Cemetery
22001 CO-30 Aurora, CO 80018
(720) 859-9785
https://cfcscolorado.org/
Seven Stones – Chatfield
9635 N. Rampart Range Road Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 717-7117
http://www.discoversevenstones.com/
