Cemeteries in Denver County, CO
Denver County, Colorado has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Glendale (3), Aurora (1) and Cherry Creek (1). Among them are 2 memorial parks (33%), 1 veterans cemetery (17%) and 1 national cemetery (17%).
All cemeteries in Denver County
- Emanuel Cemetery at FairmountGlendaleCemetery
- Fairmount CemeteryGlendaleCemetery
- Fairmount MortuaryGlendaleCemetery
- Fort Logan National CemeterySheridanNational cemetery
- Olinger Hampden Memorial Gardens CemeteryCherry CreekMemorial park
- The Cremation Gardens at Rocky Mountain Memorial ParkAuroraMemorial park
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Denver County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Denver County, Colorado. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Denver County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Denver County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.