Archdiocese Of Denver Mortuary

Archdiocese Of Denver Mortuary supports families across the Denver area with both cremation and burial options, with services connected to Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. Cremation is offered through the organizationOs own crematory services, rather than relying only on outside providers. Burial services can be coordinated with cemetery arrangements for families who want everything handled in one place.Cremation services (focus)Cremation is a key part of the mortuaryOs services, with choices that can remain simple or include time for ceremony and gathering.Direct cremation: Simple option with no ceremony, typically including transport, basic care, cremation coordination, and return of cremated remains.Service formats: Families can choose cremation with a memorial service or celebration of life, and may be able to include visitation or a funeral service before cremation depending on preferences.Common add-ons: Private family viewing, tribute options such as printed materials or video elements, upgraded urns and keepsakes, and help with obituary and online tribute features when offered.Chain of custody / care: Cremation is coordinated through the organizationOs crematory services; families can ask where cremation is performed, how identification is verified, and how custody is documented from transfer through return of remains.Pricing notes (no numbers): Pricing depends on the level of service and selected options; families should request an itemized price list or General Price List.Burial services (for comparison)Burial is also offered, including coordination with cemetery planning at Mount Olivet and other burial locations as needed.Immediate (no-ceremony) burial: A simple option focused on essential coordination and cemetery scheduling.Traditional burial services: Viewing or visitation, a funeral service (often at a church or chapel), and a graveside committal.Ceremony upgrades: Clergy or celebrant coordination, music, printed programs, flowers, and other personalization elements based on the familyOs wishes.Casket & cemetery choices: Overall cost often depends heavily on casket selection and cemetery fees, which are usually separate from funeral home service charges.Facilities & experienceThis location offers an on-site chapel and a reception room, with catering support available for gatherings connected to a service. Livestreaming and other tribute options may be available for families who want to include guests who cannot attend in person. Support services can also include grief resources, veteran-related coordination, and pre-planning guidance for those arranging ahead of time.What stands out- Funeral home located on the grounds of Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, helping centralize planning and logistics.- Established by the Archdiocese of Denver in 1981 and operated as a faith-based ministry that serves all faiths.- Cremation services coordinated through the organizationOs own crematory services.- On-site chapel and reception space that can support both traditional and more personalized services.- Review patterns that often mention compassionate staff and clear guidance through paperwork and planning.Potential trade-offs to consider- Location & logistics: Travel time to Wheat Ridge may matter for families coming from across the metro area.- Faith-based setting: Families who prefer a more secular environment may want to ask how service tone and ceremony elements can be customized.- Cremation details: Ask where cremation is performed, what identification steps are used, and what the expected timeline is.- Itemized extras: Viewings, receptions, livestreaming, and tribute elements can increase total cost, so it helps to request a written, line-item estimate.