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Cemeteries in Colorado

Our directory lists 854 cemeteries in Colorado, spread across 64 counties and 172 cities and towns. Identified types include 42 church cemeteries (5%), 28 family cemeteries (3%) and 21 memorial parks (2%). Trinidad has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 48. 1 listings include a phone number or website.

854
cemeteries listed
64
counties represented
172
cities represented
1
historic cemeteries
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Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.

By type

Cemetery types in Colorado

By affiliation

Religious cemeteries

Veterans

Veterans cemeteries

All 4
Heritage

Historic cemeteries

All 1
Compared

How Colorado compares

Colorado has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 43rd of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 45,203 deaths here in 2024, about 267 for each of the 169 funeral homes we know of (33rd of 51 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureColoradothe United StatesRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.45.343rd of 51
Cemeteries per 100 square miles0.85.144th of 51
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)45,2033,086,92526th of 51
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery52.917.29th of 51
Funeral homes16921,45733rd of 51
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home2671446th of 51
Cremation providers1093,61111th of 51
Monument dealers141,09127th of 51
Notable burials24768,09142nd of 51

Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among states and DC with the figure available. Compare Colorado with other places.

Notable burials

Notable people buried in Colorado

All 247

Wikidata records 247 notable people as buried in 51 Colorado cemeteries. The best documented:

Cities

Cities with the most cemeteries

Counties

Cemeteries by county

Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are there in Colorado?

Our directory currently lists 854 cemeteries in Colorado, across 64 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Are there veterans cemeteries in Colorado?

Yes. We list 4 veterans cemeteries in Colorado, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.

How do I find historic cemeteries in Colorado?

We list 1 cemetery in Colorado with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.

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