Resources and Events

• Fairmount provides an after care package  to all our families. You cemetery counselor should be in touch with you a month or so after the service to provide this valuable information at no cost
• Included in the above packet are various "grief" support organization Including:

                        The American Cancer Society at 303-524-5476

                        Colorado SIDS Program, 303-320-7771

                         Judi's House, 720-941-0331 ( for grieving children 3-18)

                         Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide,    

                         303-772-6004

                         Spin/Heartbeat, 303-794-3564 (Support for those who have lost

                        someone to suicide)

• There are numerous on line books available; simply Google "grief"
• Articles of interest.  We would encourage  our families to visit the public library or Google "grief". Our staff also will be glad to recommend articles and books
• Memorialization options: The cemetery has many ways to honor a loved one from our "Memorial Tree" or "Memorial Bench" programs to your loved ones name on a paver in our cremation garden.
• Charities, our staff can refer you to various non profits and charity organizations in the city where a memorial gift may be made in the memory of your loved one. If you or you loved one enjoys history, the Fairmount Heritage Foundation is a non profit organization that works to preserve, protect and main the educational and historical importance of cemeteries to our communities.. A gift may also be made to them in memory of your loved ones.
• Fairmount has two Christmas gathering for families who have lost someone. This is a time of special music, snacks and a chance to place an ornament on our tree in memory of someone you have lost. You cemetery counselor or funeral director  will be glad to provide you with information on this annual event.
• "Celebrating Lives Well  Lived", is our summer family picnic designed for families with or with out children to gather in an informal picnic atmosphere and honor their loved one. You cemetery counselor or funeral director  will be glad to provide you with information on this annual event.

To inquire about any of these resources, contact us.

Consoling and Funeral Etiquette

Dealing with a death is hard for everyone; hopefully these tips will allow you to better support someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

Listen: don’t feel like you have to talk or relate. Those who are grieving often feel it is a very individual pain — nod, show by your body language that you are being understanding.

Physically Be There: this provides tremendous support, taking care of their physical needs whether its cooking, cleaning or providing a shoulder to cry on.

Knowing what to say: express that you are sorry, allow them to share personal stories only if they want to, use the deceased person's name, ask them how you can help them.