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50+ Years
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Denver
Since 1919, Horan & Mcconaty Funeral Service/Cremation has provided compassionate funeral and cremation services to the Denver community. Our team of certified professionals specializes in creating personalized tributes that honor individual lives while offering comprehensive support for families during difficult times. With seven locations across the Denver metro area, we offer traditional funerals, cremation services, veteran honors, celebrations of life, and grief counseling. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Cremation Code of Ethics, on-site crematoriums, and partnerships with local organizations like Columbine Monuments.We prioritize pre-planning services to alleviate future burdens and maintain the HeartLight Center for ongoing grief support. Our staff combines decades of collective experience with a deep understanding of diverse cultural and religious traditions to deliver dignified, tailored services that meet each family's unique needs.
Services
Funerals
Cremations
Veteran Services
Celebrations of Life
Reception Centers
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We've served Denver families since 1919 with unmatched expertise
- Our Cremation Code of Ethics ensures highest service standards
- Seven locations provide convenient access across the metro area
- HeartLight Center offers year-long grief support programs
- Specialized veteran service honors military members with dignity
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional service
Personalized tributes
Knowledgeable staff
Timely assistance
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services provide structured ceremonies with viewing and visitation periods. Families receive comprehensive support for arrangements including transportation, body care, and graveside services. We accommodate religious and cultural traditions while offering flexible options for personalized tributes that reflect the deceased's life.
Cremation Services
We offer dignified cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include direct cremation, cremation followed by memorial services, and traditional funerals with cremation. Our on-site crematoriums ensure proper handling while the Cremation Gardens provide environmentally conscious memorial spaces with native Colorado landscaping.
Veteran Services
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, Taps playing, and rifle details. Our team assists with VA benefits applications, DD-214 documentation, and free burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Services honor all branches with proper military protocols and veteran-specific memorials.
Celebrations of Life
Custom celebrations focus on life achievements rather than traditional mourning. Our planners help incorporate personal elements like favorite music, colors, and memorabilia. Services can occur at our facilities or chosen locations with flexible formats ranging from formal ceremonies to casual gatherings.
Grief Support
The HeartLight Center provides year-long grief support through weekly messages and community programs. Our licensed counselors offer individual and group sessions addressing different loss experiences. Services include holiday-specific support and resources for navigating the grieving process after unexpected deaths.
People
John Horan
Founder
With over 30 years in funeral services, John Horan established our Denver locations in 1919. He pioneered personalized memorial options while maintaining traditional values. His leadership emphasizes compassionate care and community service.
Daren Forbes
Vice President of Operations
Daren oversees daily operations across our seven locations with 25+ years of funeral service experience. He implements quality control measures and ensures ethical cremation practices across all facilities.
Jennifer Flaum
Director of Community Outreach
Jennifer coordinates our community programs and veteran services. With a master's in social work, she developed the HeartLight grief support system and partners with local organizations for outreach initiatives.
Tiffany Buchkowski
General Manager
Tiffany manages our Central Denver location with 18 years of funeral service experience. She specializes in pre-planning consultations and ensures seamless coordination between families and service providers.
Curt Van Ryswyk
Funeral Director
As a certified funeral service provider, Curt has conducted over 2,000 services in his 22-year career. He specializes in military honors and guides families through complex service arrangements with compassionate expertise.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, celebrations of life, and veteran-specific memorials. Each service includes personalized options for viewings, memorial locations, and customized tributes.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, our pre-planning services include customized arrangements, funding options, and legal documentation. We help create detailed plans to relieve future burdens on surviving family members.
How do you support military families?
We coordinate VA benefits, provide free cemetery burials at Fort Logan, and conduct full military honors including flag presentation and rifle details for eligible veterans.
What grief support resources exist?
The HeartLight Center offers year-long weekly grief messages, counseling sessions, and community programs addressing different loss experiences and holiday-specific challenges.
Can I customize memorial services?
Absolutely. We incorporate personal elements like music, memorabilia, and themed decorations. Our planners help design unique tributes reflecting the deceased's personality and family preferences.
What locations do you serve?
We operate seven funeral homes across Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Centennial, and Arvada with reception centers at each location for memorial events.
