Cremation is a practice that has been accepted by the Catholic Church for over 50 years. While traditional burial is preferred, as Christ was buried in the tomb, the Catholic Church offers two options when choosing cremation. In the Catholic Tradition, a funeral enables family and friends to join together in a celebration of faith to remember the life of a loved one who has passed. It is preferred that the body of the deceased is present for the vigil and funeral services; however, it is possible to have a memorial service with the cremated remains present. To respect the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, the Church teaches that cremated remains should be kept together (not scattered or divided) and preferably interred in the consecrated grounds of a Catholic Cemetery. The cemeteries offer sacred places for the living to memorialize their loves ones, with a variety of burial choices including personalized glass front niches and beautiful cremation burial sites.
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For those choosing cremation, the Catholic funeral tradition provides sacred and beautiful rituals that bring comfort to loved ones. There are two options when choosing to have a church service that is a beautiful expression of faith and reverence:
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) of Colorado, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, owns and operates its own crematory and offers a variety of cremation choices, from a simple gathering to a traditional ceremony. Our experienced and dedicated staff can guide you in selecting services to suit your family’s needs.
CFCS offers four cremation plans to best meet the needs of our local community. We are here to guide you through this process and to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled. See the information below on our cremation plans. Contact us with any questions or to schedule a meeting with one of our advisors to learn more.
Vigil/Visitation, Funeral Liturgy at Parish/Church or Funeral Home Chapel & Committal.
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** Transportation outside of the Denver metro area will be subject to an additional charge per mile.
Visitation and Committal Only
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** Transportation outside of the Denver metro area will be subject to an additional charge per mile.
Cremation, Memorial Service at Parish/Church or Funeral Home Chapel & Committal.
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** Transportation outside of the Denver metro area will be subject to an additional charge per mile.
Cremation Only
If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without outside covering). The containers we provide are made of cardboard. The decedent must be in a container or casket made of combustible ridged materials.
Our charges include the following services:
* Taxable items
** Transportation outside of the Denver metro area will be subject to an additional charge per mile.
For questions about our Cremation Services, contact one of our friendly and experienced staff today at 303.502.9179 or send us a message.
While there is a preference for traditional burial, as Christ was buried in the tomb, the Church has permitted cremation for over 50 years. Cremation should respect the human body and belief in the Resurrection.
The preference is for cremation to occur following the funeral liturgy so that the body can be present for the vigil and funeral services. However, it is possible to have a funeral service with the cremated remains present.
The Church teaches that cremated remains should be kept together (not scattered or divided) to respect the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and preferably interred in the consecrated grounds of a Catholic cemetery.
Our cemeteries are sacred places for the living to memorialize their loved ones, with a variety of burial choices including personalized glass front niches and beautiful cremation burial sites.
Financial concerns should never stop one from choosing a place of permanent remembrance. As such, we also provide to people of all faiths the dignified placement of cremated remains at no cost to the family with our Crypt of All Souls Program.