Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetary

For more than half a century, Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery has served the South Denver community with compassionate, personalized care. Located at 6601 South Colorado Boulevard in Centennial, Colorado, this trusted funeral home and cemetery sits at the highest point in Arapahoe County, offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Established in 1950, the cemetery spans approximately 75 park-like acres, while the current funeral home—built in 1992 and holding its first service on February 11, 1993—features a light-filled chapel with a dramatic wall of glass that showcases the mountain skyline. The original chapel, built in 1963 just west of the current location, was known for its 60-foot stained-glass window imported from Italy, depicting praying hands and a dove. Today, the facility has undergone modern renovations and includes two visitation rooms, a reception area that seats up to 100 guests, and a chapel accommodating approximately 200 people. As part of the Dignity Memorial® network—North America’s largest group of funeral, cremation, and cemetery providers—Olinger Chapel Hill offers a full range of services including traditional burial, cremation, memorialization, and pre-planning options. The cemetery provides standard ground burial, mausoleum entombment, a cremation garden with a water feature, the tranquil Garden of Tranquility with a stone-and-copper committal pavilion, and the Garden of the Apostles featuring a beautiful statue. Notably, the cemetery is the permanent home of the Columbine Memorial, honoring the 13 lives lost on April 20, 1999, with 13 jet-black granite crosses bearing each person’s name and portrait. The funeral home is dedicated to serving families of all faiths and cultures, creating personalized tributes that reflect each unique life. Additional amenities include on-site catering, free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and a 100% service guarantee. Beyond the service, Olinger continues to support families through the Olinger Grief Resource Center in Wheat Ridge, which offers a lending library, support meetings, and educational events. The team also hosts community events such as an annual Memorial Day service and a holiday remembrance program with live music and candle lighting. With a 4.7-star rating from 328 Google reviews and a 4.8-star rating from 1,145 reviews on its website, Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery stands as a pillar of compassionate care, helping families honor their loved ones with dignity and respect.