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Welcome to Fairmount Cemetery, Mortuary, and Crematory
 
Founded in 1890, Fairmount is Denver's second oldest cemetery and, as such is the final resting place of many of Colorado's most prominent Pioneers--men and women like William Newton Byers, John Wesley Iliff, Florence Rena Sabin, Henry Moore Teller, W.A.H Loveland and David H. Moffat.   Designed by German landscape arcitecht, Reinhard Schuetze, the layout incorporates sweeping vistas in broad curved lanes thus creating a beautiful and serene park like setting.  The peaceful, well maintained  285 acres offer families of any religion or walks of life a dignified surrounding in which to honor  the lives of loved ones who have passed.  

Built in 1890, The Ivy Chapel is both Fairmount's signature and a Denver landmark.  In addition to
the Ivy Chapel, Fairmount also has three other chapels; the Mausoleum Chapel, the Chapel-in-the-Pines and the Mortuary Chapel.  All chapels are non-denominational and can be dressed for any type of service.  
With an onsite flower shop. mortuary, crematory, monument shop and four chapels,  Fairmount can offer all your services in one location.

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Fairmount Cemetery is a member of:
International Cemetery
and Funeral Association

Cremation Association
of North America

Colorado Association
of Cemeteries
   

Better Business Bureau
National Funeral Directors Association

 
  
Fall at Fairmount
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Upcoming
Events
  Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 4p.m., “Riverside Open House,” featuring guided walking tours hourly. Celebrate Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month at Denver’s Pioneer Cemetery. Admission free.
 
Sunday, May 25,  3 p.m. “Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tour,” Meet at the 1890 Gate Lodge for this annual walking tour down Fairmount’s “Millionaire’s Row.” Admission free.
 
Saturday,  May 31,  9 a.m., “Heritage Rose
Sale.” at the 1890 Gate Lodge at Fairmount. Join us for this annual Foundation fundraiser. Featuring hardy and historical rose   varieties that thrive in Colorado’s climate along with our new Rose art print created  with the Denver Botanic Gardens.
 
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m., “Heritage Rose Tour” at the 1890 Gate Lodge at Fairmount. Join us for this annual walking tour , led by Joan Franson, and enjoy the summer bloom of this internationally-renowned rose collection. Admission is $12/adults; $10/children. Refreshments too!
  Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., “New Volunteer Orientation” at Ivy Chapel at Fairmount. Be part of preserving Denver’s oldest cemeteries. Volunteers give guided tours, help in the archives, do research, and take part in special events.  Lunch and guided walking tour are part of the day. Please RSVP for this event at 303/322-3895.
 
Friday, August 1, 6 p.m., “Colorado Day Concert,” at Fairmount  Mausoleum. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Denver Municipal Jazz Band.
 
Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21,       10 a.m. - 5 p.m., “Fairmount Cemetery Open House,” Guided history, tree  and architecture walking tours, gravestone restoration demonstrations, living history portrayals and much more. Admission free. 
 
Saturday, October 11, 7 p.m., “History and Mystery Night Tour at Riverside,” meet at the Riverside Chapel. Experience the mystery of nighttime in this historic cemetery. Bring your flashlight on this walking tour!  Admission is $12/adults; $8/children. Refreshments following tour.
 
Sunday,  November 9, 2 p.m., “Veterans at Rest at Riverside” guided walking tour  at Riverside Cemetery.  Remember and honor military veterans on this two-hour walking tour led by Foundation Volunteer Chuck Counts. Admission free. 
 
Schedule a Group Guided Tour at
Fairmount and Riverside!
 
Guided tours are available all year long at both cemeteries. Minimum of 10 in a  group .  We request reservations be made one month out from requested date. Children’s guided tours are $3, free for accompanying adults. Adult tours $7 per person.
Call 303/322-3895 for complete listing of 2008 available tours. 
 
Fairmount Heritage Foundation

Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 4p.m., “Riverside Open House,” featuring guided walking tours hourly. Celebrate Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month at Denver’s Pioneer Cemetery. Admission free.

Sunday, May 25,  3 p.m. “Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tour,” Meet at the 1890 Gate Lodge for this annual walking tour down Fairmount’s “Millionaire’s Row.” Admission free.
 
Saturday,  May 31,  9 a.m., “Heritage Rose
Sale.” at the 1890 Gate Lodge at Fairmount. Join us for this annual Foundation fundraiser. Featuring hardy and historical rose   varieties that thrive in Colorado’s climate along with our new Rose art print created  with the Denver Botanic Gardens.
 
Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m., “Heritage Rose Tour” at the 1890 Gate Lodge at Fairmount. Join us for this annual walking tour , led by Joan Franson, and enjoy the summer bloom of this internationally-renowned rose collection. Admission is $12/adults; $10/children. Refreshments too!
  Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., “New Volunteer Orientation” at Ivy Chapel at Fairmount. Be part of preserving Denver’s oldest cemeteries. Volunteers give guided tours, help in the archives, do research, and take part in special events.  Lunch and guided walking tour are part of the day. Please RSVP for this event at 303/322-3895.
 
Friday, August 1, 6 p.m., “Colorado Day Concert,” at Fairmount  Mausoleum. Bring a picnic supper and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Denver Municipal Jazz Band.
 
Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21,       10 a.m. - 5 p.m., “Fairmount Cemetery Open House,” Guided history, tree  and architecture walking tours, gravestone restoration demonstrations, living history portrayals and much more. Admission free. 
 
Saturday, October 11, 7 p.m., “History and Mystery Night Tour at Riverside,” meet at the Riverside Chapel. Experience the mystery of nighttime in this historic cemetery. Bring your flashlight on this walking tour!  Admission is $12/adults; $8/children. Refreshments following tour.
 
Sunday,  November 9, 2 p.m., “Veterans at Rest at Riverside” guided walking tour  at Riverside Cemetery.  Remember and honor military veterans on this two-hour walking tour led by Foundation Volunteer Chuck Counts. Admission free.
 

 


  Schedule a Group Guided Tour at
Fairmount and Riverside!
 
Guided tours are available all year long at both cemeteries. Minimum of 10 in a  group .  We request reservations be made one month out from requested date. Children’s guided tours are $3, free for accompanying adults. Adult tours $7 per person.
Call 303/322-3895 for complete listing of 2008 available tours.
 


 
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