The following Colorado Association of Cemeteries member cemeteries are presenting community Memorial Day weekend services and events. The Colorado Association of Cemeteries is a statewide organization that provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences among cemetery service providers through advocacy, education, collaboration and peer support experiences with integrity. Education, resources and training programs offer solutions that support the core premise of Colorado cemeteries – the “preservation of legacies.”
Events are free and open to the public.
Cedar Hill Cemetery
880 E. Wolfensberger Road, Castle Rock, 303-688-8265
Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. Cedar Hill Cemetery, in cooperation with the American Legion, offers a Memorial Day Service.
Evergreen Memorial Park
26624 N. Turkey Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-7750, www.evergreenmemorialpark.com
Monday, May 30, at 9 a.m.
A service will be held honoring Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Aaron Grider (Afghanistan).
Fairmont Cemetery
430 S. Quebec St., Denver, 303-399-0692, http://www.fairmount-cemetery.com/
Friday, May 27
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Open House at the” Highline Gardens cremation area, Wind Chimes area
1 p.m.: Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremonies for Highline Gardens, Wind chimes area, light refreshments. Appearance by Craig Silverman, radio spokesperson.
1:30 p.m.: Free Historical walking tour of the cemetery by the Fairmount Heritage Foundation volunteers.
Saturday, May 28
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Open House at the” Highline Gardens cremation area, Wind Chimes area
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Open House at the Chapel of the Pines Historical display from Fairmount & Riverside cemeteries
Sunday, May 29
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Open House at the Highline Gardens cremation area, Wind Chimes area
2 p.m.: Musical Concert at the Ivy Chapel. Please join us in the Ivy with our pianist and vocalist,
Linda Cusimano, for a selection of patriotic and Broadway musical hits.
Monday May 30, 11 a.m., Block 35
Nisei Memorial Day Service – This event memorializes the most highly decorated unit of World War II. Comprised almost exclusively of Japanese Americans, who served in the Pacific theatre while their families were incarcerated in California, this unit’s unique and selfless heroism is celebrated every year at Nisei Memorial on Block 35.
Mt. Olivet
12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-424-7785, www.mtolivetdenver.org
Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m.
Memorial Day Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. St. Mary’s of Littleton Choir
Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum
7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge, 303-233-4611, www.olingercrownhillmortuary.com
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m.
Tribute to veterans service, dove release, Boulder Brass Quintet concert and ice cream social.
Sunday, May 29, 7 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy Sky Divers by Colorado Sky Sports, Queen City Jazz Band, fireworks and light refreshments.
Monday, May 30, 10 a.m.
Vista Care Memorial Service
Olinger Hampden Memorial Gardens
8600 E. Hampden Ave, Denver, 303-771-4636
Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m.
Memorial Day Service
Roselawn Cemetery
1706 Roselawn Road, Pueblo, 719-542-2934, www.roselawnpueblo.com
Monday, May 30, at 3 p.m.
5th Annual Look to The Sky Celebration (memorial balloon release).
St. Simeon
22001 E. State Highway 30, Aurora, 720-859-9785, www.stsimeondenver.org
Monday, May 30
Gates will be open to the public all day.
