Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance, located at 1730 East Fountain Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has served as a premier funeral home and cremation service provider since its establishment in 1977. Founded by Costas Rombocos, a Greek immigrant with a vision for excellence and innovation in the deathcare industry, the business has remained family-owned and operated for over four decades. Today, his sons Demetri and Dino Rombocos carry forward their father’s legacy as president and co-owner, ensuring the same commitment to professionalism, compassion, and value that has defined the Shrine since its inception.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of the community, including full-service funerals, cremations, veteran services, and pre-arrangement planning. Their facilities are widely regarded as among the finest in the region, featuring the renowned “America the Beautiful” chapel—a spacious, naturally lit sanctuary that seats over 200 guests and is available to all faiths. The chapel provides a dignified setting for military honors and is complemented by a second, more intimate chapel in the adjacent Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Both chapels are nestled within the serene Olympian Legacy Gardens, a collection of cremation gardens adorned with over 20 separate columbariums and museum-quality statuary, including the exclusive Nike of Samothrace “Winged Victory” columbarium.

The Shrine of Remembrance is also distinguished by its Veterans Honor Court, designated in 1995 by then-Secretary of Defense William J. Perry as an official commemoration facility for the 50th anniversary of World War II. The court, featuring war and peace theatre memorials and 40 honorary trustee plaques, has received recognition from two U.S. presidents. The property includes the 11th Armored Cavalry Black Horse Regiment memorial tank, dedicated in 1995, and the burial estate of General William Jackson Palmer, for which the staff provides perpetual care.

Additional offerings include the Song of Mary Columbarium for family estate niches, a Cherished Angels infant columbarium, and a unique True Love Columbarium that allows for the inurnment of pet cremains alongside their owners. The on-site reception center and two on-premises crematories provide convenience and flexibility for families. With off-street parking for over 200 vehicles, wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, and a 4.3-star rating from 59 reviews, the Shrine of Remembrance remains a trusted and compassionate choice for Colorado Springs families seeking meaningful, affordable end-of-life services.