Olinger Hampden Mortuary

Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Cremation & Cemetery is a distinguished funeral home located at 8600 East Hampden Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Serving the community for decades, this locally operated establishment is part of the larger Olinger family of mortuaries and is affiliated with Dignity Memorial®, a network of funeral and cremation providers known for compassionate care and professional service. The facility is uniquely situated as a sister location to Olinger Hampden Cemetery, allowing families to seamlessly coordinate funeral, cremation, and burial arrangements in one convenient place.

Founded in 1959, Olinger Hampden Cemetery spans over 28 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds. The cemetery features several distinct sections, including semiprivate estates, the Garden of Peace, and a dedicated cremation garden with a serene fountain, niches for cremation urns, and space for ground burial of cremated remains. As an endowed-care cemetery, a portion of every purchase is reinvested into ongoing maintenance and improvements, ensuring the grounds remain tranquil and beautiful for generations.

The mortuary itself offers a peaceful setting for gatherings of all sizes. Its flexible spaces can be fully opened or partitioned to accommodate intimate services or larger ceremonies. In addition to traditional funeral services, the team specializes in personalized Life Well Celebrated® memorializations, and can arrange fully catered receptions that allow families to come together, support one another, and reflect on the life of their loved one. Services include burial, cremation, and onsite chapel facilities. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible with free on-site parking, and offers prepayment plans to help families plan ahead with confidence.

Olinger Hampden is deeply committed to serving veterans and their families, providing respectful, compassionate care and guiding them in creating meaningful memorials that honor military service. The funeral home’s dedication to excellence has been recognized nationally: in 2008, it received the prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). This honor is awarded to only 2% of funeral homes nationwide each year, recognizing outstanding community service, professional integrity, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. Criteria include compliance with regulations, continuing education, family outreach, and professional association participation.

The team at Olinger Hampden is available 24/7 to assist families during their time of need, and offers a 100% service guarantee through Dignity Memorial®. Whether arranging a traditional funeral, a simple cremation, or pre-planning for the future, the dedicated staff works one-on-one with each family to ensure every detail is handled with care and respect. With hundreds of thousands of families trusting Dignity Memorial® each year, Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Cremation & Cemetery remains a pillar of the Denver community, providing a place of comfort, remembrance, and healing.