Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of Colorado works with families during one of the most difficult times they’ll experience to “Fill the Void of Loss with Faith.” In addition to their regular funeral services that are open and offered to anyone, CFCS ministers to the wider community through their indigent burial program and further carries out its mission as a Catholic organization by serving families with resources such as the Crypt of All Souls for cremated remains and Precious Lives Burials for preborn children. Below are a few highlights from this past year:
Ministries
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
Filling the Void of Loss with Faith
- The CFCS Outreach Department conducted more than 87 activities in support of parishes, ministries, and the faithful of the archdiocese.
- The Outreach Department offered 12 grief classes serving more than 150 individuals.
- More than 14,000 people viewed livestreamed services during the fiscal year.
- Awareness of CFCS was strengthened through search engine optimization and a new interactive website.
- Funeral Services increased 11% ahead of national trends and our Cemetery Services increased 7% over national trends.
- As the only ministry within the archdiocese that supports other ministries via revenue generation, CFCS furthered that support with an increase in sales of 14%.
Mission Programs by the numbers (for Calendar Year 2023):
- 121 burials connected to the Mother Theresa (Social Services) program
- 161 persons laid to rest in the Crypt of All Souls (free burial of cremated remains)
- 315 persons buried via the Precious Lives Program
