Construction Notice
Week of March 20th – there will be construction in the road directly in front of the cemetery entrance. The northbound lane will be available, but there will be limited access southbound. Those wishing to enter the cemetery from the north will have to pass the cemetery and make a U-turn on Hancock.
Beginning April 3rd, the intersection of Hancock and Fountain will be closed for cross traffic. Eastbound traffic can turn right on Hancock and westbound traffic can turn left. This construction is expected to last at least three weeks.
Evergreen and Fairview Cemeteries are Colorado Springs' oldest continuously-operated cemeteries. We invite you to visit, tour our facilities and learn about the services we provide. You are welcome to drive, bicycle, or take a leisurely stroll through either cemetery and enjoy the serenity that both have to offer.
Attention Evergreen and Fairview Families
The cemetery is planting grass on new graves and mowing and trimming the spaces. Please note that we cannot plant grass, mow, or trim any spaces that have grave decorations that are not in approved cemetery vases or on the monument base. All plastic flowers, fencing, solar lights, figurines, pinwheels, baskets, toys, glass or plastic vases, wind chimes, hooks, and any other items must be removed for grass to be planted, mowed and trimmed. We ask that families do not place any prohibited items on grave spaces at any time. All items will be removed by cemetery staff during the cemetery clean up in September. Thank you for helping us keep our cemeteries safe and beautiful places to visit.
Evergreen Cemetery Fundraiser
Established shortly after Colorado Springs was founded in 1871, Evergreen Cemetery is one of Colorado Springs oldest continuously-operated cemeteries. The original ten acres has grown to over 220, with more than 90,000 burials. Many of the pioneers that built the city of Colorado Springs, including American prospector and philanthropist Winfield Scott Stratton, poet Helen Hunt Jackson, and even our city’s founder, General William Jackson Palmer are buried in Evergreen Cemetery. In 1993, this cemetery became only the second in the state to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more...
Evergreen Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery was established shortly after the town was founded in 1871, and deeded to the City of Colorado Springs in 1875 by city founder, General William Jackson Palmer. As such, 220-acre Evergreen Cemetery enjoys a unique historical tie to the Colorado Springs community. In 1993, Evergreen was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, only the second cemetery in the state to receive such an honor.
Location
1005 Hancock Expressway
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Gates Open for Visiting Hours
April 15 - Oct. 15, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 days a week
Oct. 16 - April 14, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7 days a week
Burials & Services
Weekdays prior to 3 p.m. Closed for burials on weekends and holidays
Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery provides a colorful look at the history of the area. Tucked inside a Westside Colorado Springs neighborhood, the 32-acre cemetery exudes charm and history. It boasts the grave sites of many fascinating figures who were instrumental in establishing the history of Colorado City, founded in 1859 as a supply town for gold prospectors.
Note: Fairview Cemetery is sold out of spaces for casket burial. Limited cremation spaces are still available.
Location
1000 S. 26th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
*Office CLOSED. Please call Evergreen Cemetery for Assistance.
Gates Open for Visiting Hours
April 15 - Oct. 15, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 days a week
Oct. 16 - April 14, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7 days a week
Burials & Services
Weekdays prior to 3 p.m.
Closed for burials on weekends and holidays
Services, Options and Pricing
Please feel free to discuss with our caring professional staff the convenient payment plans on before-need purchases that are available. Discover the peace of mind that comes from knowing your final arrangements have been completed and that your loved ones can easily carry out your wishes.
Whether your needs are immediate due to a death or you are considering before-need purchase for yourself, let us assist you and your family with your arrangements.
As custodians of the cemeteries, the City of Colorado Springs embraces its responsibility to preserve the rich history contained at Evergreen and Fairview.
Most cemetery blocks are endowed, meaning the purchasers paid for perpetual care of these grave sites. Created in the early 1900's, the perpetual care fund encompasses the mowing, watering, and fertilizing of grave sites. Monument maintenance is the responsibility of the purchasers and their heirs.
The Cemetery Enterprise pre-sells grave spaces, niches, opening and closing fees, and select burial vaults for those desiring to lock in burial costs before need.
We also sell grave spaces and niches over time with a contract that requires $100 down payment per space, or niche, a 10% administration fee and quarterly payments ending in one year. No burials or interments may occur until a space or niche is paid in full. All pre-need services require space or niche ownership. All Cemetery fees must be paid before burials. The Cemetery Enterprise does not accept insurance consignments, promissory notes or other agreement instruments.
For Transfer of Space info please and questions or comments, contact PRCSCemetery@coloradosprings.gov
Caring for our Historic Cemeteries
Clean-up Days
In order to provide a clean and safe environment for visitors and staff, a supplemental Cemetery Cleanup will take place from September 12-23, 2022.
Fairview and Evergreen Cemeteries have two clean-up periods a year.
- March 1 - 15
- November 1 - 15
During these times, prohibited items and outdated decor will be removed from gravesites in compliance with published cemetery regulations to preserve the beauty of the grounds. Additionally, items that are tarnished, unsightly, sun-bleached or damaged containers will be removed.
Décor Regulations
In order to provide a clean and safe environment for visitors and staff, a supplemental Cemetery Cleanup will take place from September 12-23, 2022.
All prohibited items will be removed and discarded at that time. The regular November and March cleanup schedule will resume in November of 2022.
The following items are not allowed on grave spaces:
- Glass of any kind
- Ceramic or concrete of any kind
- Shepherd’s Hooks
- Wood of any kind
- Fencing or coping
- Mylar balloons
- Rocks
- Temporary Memorials
The following may be placed in approved cemetery vases only:
- Artificial Flowers
- Flags
- Solar Lights
- Pinwheels
Annual flowers only may be planted in the six inches in front of upright headstones only. No bushes, trees, vines or perennial plants may be planted.
Nothing may be planted in flat marker sections and artificial flowers are allowed in approved cemetery vases only.
Small stones or coins may be left as long as they are within the confines of the headstone or base.
All prohibited items will be removed and discarded.
Cemetery Watch Program
The more eyes and ears there are in the cemetery, the better the chance that a crime will be spotted or the criminal will hesitate to commit a crime.
Call Police at (719) 444-7000 to report a crime. Only a witness to a crime can accurately report it. If there is an event that leads you to believe that someone might be injured; there is an imminent threat that exists, or there is a crime in progress, call 911.
Always contact the cemetery manager to advise them of an issue you have seen. The front office phone number is (719) 385-6251.
What would be important to report?
- Graffiti
- Vandalism
- Stolen gravesite adornments - flowers, statues, urns, fencing, etc.
- Drug dealing
- Alcohol use
- Gang activity
- Possible suicidal behavior
- Littering
- Thefts from vehicles
- Threats
- Any suspicious behavior
Evergreen Heritage
The Evergreen Heritage is dedicated to the history and care of Evergreen Cemetery. They host several historic events including guided walking tours, historic reenactments and a Memorial Day Commemoration in partnership with the cemetery. They also work to restore the gravestones of our communities earliest pioneers. Visit their website for more information.
Contact
Cemetery Office
Phone: (719)385-6251
Fax: (719) 385-6255
Email Evergreen and Fairview Cemeteries
Office Address
Evergreen Cemetery
1005 Hancock Expressway
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Office Hours
Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays