My aunt passed recently and the staff both at Darrell Howe Mortuary and Green Mountain Cemetery…read moreeased over all the concerns I had. She lived in Oregon along her remaining family and getting her shipped to Colorado and laid to rest next to her parents was made a smooth process. The cemetery is in a beautiful location at the foot of the Flatirons in Boulder. Snow fell the day before. The day of her burial found the site snow covered with a crisp blue sky and glorious sun in early January. We really appreciated the extra mile the staff went to in making such a dazzling day weather-wise. We walked the entire cemetery after the memorial and it is a truly beautiful and peaceful area. To top it all off, the folks at Green Mountain honored her entire purchase plan from way back in 1981!

My father had a burial plot there for many years, but ended up not using it so I sold it. The…read morecemetery people mentioned that people really complained about the dandelions and other weeds. So I'm offering a creative solution to those who don't like to see those bright little harbingers of warm weather. WILTED SPRING DANDELION GREENS 3 lbs. dandelion greens, washed, trimmed and torn into 1-inche pieces. 3T olive oil 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 3T granulated sugar 2T unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground pepper In a large heavy pot heat olive oil over moderately high heat. Add greens and toss to coat. Add vinegar and sugar, toss to combine, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, transfer to serving dish, and top with butter. So next time you visit Green Mountain, don't grouse, get creative!

This facility is perfect for a Celebration of Life or Funeral. It lays out like a comfortable…read morehouse and is perfectly suited to integrate catering and a service along with open bar and dining tables. John, Mary and Mike ensured that our Celebration of Life went flawlessly and everyone that attended had a very nice time. There's even a nice piano and they organized a pianist to play during our event. Many TVs for presenting a slideshow as well. I highly recommend their services without hesitation.

They were helpful up to the point of putting my dad's obituary in the newspaper. They messed up the…read morefirst time, and the second time, they simply didn't answer me. So I had to do it myself. In the midst of grieving, the last thing I want to do is engage in a struggle to get them to do what they say they would do for the sake of my father and his obituary.

I cannot recommend Be A Tree enough. When my father was on hospice care, we knew we needed to plan…read moreahead, and the team was responsive and compassionate. They consulted on all of our options, and worked with us to make the process easy. The team that picked up my father when he passed was incredibly kind and so gentle. I also really appreciated the text updates throughout. Everything was digital, which made it easy during a particularly difficult time. I love that the cremation was environmentally friendly and not crazy expensive. Every aspect, from initiating contact to picking up my father's remains, was handled with the utmost care and respect. Thank you for making a painful process gentler and comforting.

Attended open house. Info and staff are reassuring for potential preplanning cremation. Feeling…read moreof calm, clean, security.

I worked for this place. He really is a miserable, little man. It was the most fly- by- night place…read moreI've ever worked for. He has no prep on premise and has to outsource all cremation and preparation. He once had me call a Spanish speaker to pick up the ashes of her infant. I'm not fluent in Spanish and it made for a very awkward situation. He simply is incapable on words of praise. For a year, I toldthis man to have a good night as I left. Every night his response was, "yup." He's not a caring person. Please spend your money elsewhere.

I would give zero stars if that were an option. Mike Murphy is one of the most crude, cold and…read moredifficult men I've ever encountered. My younger sister had just killed herself and I was VERY specific about what needed to happen with signing papers and going over documents with my parents and the tenderness required to work with our family. After giving specific instructions, Mike barged into my parents home and demanded that the papers be signed quickly. He seemed to be in a hurry and there was little to zero compassion. After much deliberation, and while my sister's body was still at the coroner's office, my family decided to work with a different funeral home. Upon calling the Coroner's office to let them know that we were going to work with a different funeral home, I called Mike to tell him we would be working with someone else. He then proceeded to LIE to me and told me that he had already picked up my sister's body, WHICH HE HAD NOT. DO NOT WORK WITH MURPHY'S. They are HORRIBLE.

My loved one had a prepaid service here. I met with a representative named John who could not have…read morebeen more helpful and compassionate. He helped me through all of the steps of planning the service, ordering the essentials, and reserving the chapel time. He was there for me every step of the way on this difficult journey. The chapel and service turned out to be beautiful and honored my loved one in a dignified and comforting manner. The woman in charge of arranging the entombment was difficult to work with. She was unprofessional, pushy, and tried to rush me through the process even though I asked her to slow down so I could ask questions and fully understand the process and paperwork. She needs more training or a different job. Finally, the St. Anthony Crypt where my loved one's final resting place was to be was dirty. Before the service I asked if it could be swept, dusted, and cleaned of dead bugs and cobwebs (all around and on the fountain with the statue of Mary). The morning of the service, I went to check and it had not been cleaned in any way. I returned with cleaning supplies and did it myself a couple of hours before the service. By the way, the fountain no longer operates so the least they could do is keep it clean.

If I could leave zero stars, I would. My baby was laid to rest here in October 2024. At the time, I…read morewas told it would take about 3-6 months for the headstone to be placed. Those months passed, and nothing happened. There was no headstone, no grass--just dirt and a lot of waiting. Throughout this process, my mom and I have been in contact with Jessica. We were given four different dates and timeframes for when the headstone would be installed. Each time, we were told it would only be "a few more weeks." We checked again in February--still nothing. We returned on May 17th and still nothing. I sent another email hoping for answers and never received a response. Today is December 15th, 2025. It has been over a year, and there is still no headstone and no update. Every visit breaks my heart all over again. This has been an incredibly painful experience during an already unbearable time, and I am deeply disappointed. I wish I had spared myself more heartbreak and laid my baby to rest somewhere else. Please spare yourself the added pain and consider carefully before placing your loved ones in the care of Mount Olivet. In my experience, there was a profound lack of compassion and understanding during an already unimaginable time of grief. What should have been handled with care and respect instead became another source of heartbreak.

The team at Natural Funeral has been amazing. From the first meeting and every step of the way,…read morecompassion and care was at the forefront of all communication. They were patient and allowed us to make decisions that made the most meaningful to our family. During a difficult time the team provided peace and reassurance.

We chose the Natural Funeral for my mom, and we could not have been more pleased with how wonderful…read moreand kind the staff treated us all. They were over the top considerate and it was a wonderful experience. Thanks Seth and team for your wonderful energy in a difficult time.