Source: National Cemetery Administration · cem.va.gov · scraped May 2026
History of Pikes Peak National Cemetery
In January 2014, VA purchased the land known as the Rolling Hills Ranch, located east of Marksheffel Road, between Bradley and Drennan Roads for $4.49 million. The property is located in El Paso County. In the spring of 2015, VA awarded AES Group, a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business architecture and engineering firm from Parker, Colorado, a contract to design the cemetery. The VA awarded a contract for construction of the cemetery in October 2017. The initial phase of construction will develop approximately 65 acres and provide for approximately 13,300 gravesites, accommodating both casketed and cremated remains.
In addition to gravesites, the cemetery will include other features such as a front entrance on Drennan Road, an administration building, a maintenance building, a flag pole assembly area, a memorial walkway, committal shelters, and a public information center with electronic gravesite locator and restrooms. Other cemetery infrastructure features will include roads, landscaping, utilities and irrigation.
Notable interments
Veterans, public figures, and citizens of note buried at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, listed by section and site as recorded by the National Cemetery Administration.
Under Development.
Eligibility for burial at Pikes Peak National Cemetery
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Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Directions
From the Colorado Springs Airport: Head north on Milton E. Proby Parkway Airport Exit Toward Service Road. Use any lane to turn slightly left onto Milton E. Proby Parkway. Turn left onto Creterra Parkway. Merge onto CO-21 South. Turn left onto Bradley Road. Turn left onto S. Marksheffel Blvd. Turn right onto Drennan Road. The destination will be on the right.
Floral and grounds policy
We welcome and encourage fresh-cut flowers throughout the year and provide flower containers for gravesite display. Cemetery visitors are free to use the containers located in receptacles placed throughout the grounds. Once the blooms are spent or damaged by weather, they are removed. They also may be removed for routine mowing or other maintenance every Wednesday.
Artificial flowers are only allowed after the end of mowing operations in the fall on November 30 and must be removed when mowing resumes in the spring on March 15.
Weapons policy
VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors.
Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest.
Education and visiting programs
We are developing educational content for this national cemetery, and will post new materials as they become available. Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA History Program for additional information. Thank you for your interest.
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Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Pikes Peak National Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Fort Logan National Cemetery — Denver, CO (64 mi · open)
- Fort Lyon National Cemetery — Las Animas, CO (94 mi · open)
- Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery — Angel Fire, NM (166 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Pikes Peak National Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Dove-Witt Family Mortuary is a premier funeral home located at 6630 South Us Highway 85-87 in Fountain, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, celebration of life center, and flexible chapel space. Professional offerings include full-service care, pre-planning, and grief support, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,220. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $1,220. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Jewish, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Protestant.
Swan-Law Funeral Directors is a premier funeral home located at 501 North Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, large-capacity chapel, and celebration of life center. Professional offerings include cremation, burial, and celebration of life, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,620. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,295, while direct cremation is available from $1,620. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Asian Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.7-star Google rating across 229 reviews.
Cappadona Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1020 East Fillmore Street in Colorado Springs, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including recently renovated, chapel, and audio visual equipment. Professional offerings include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, and funeral preplanning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,595. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,995, while direct cremation is available from $1,595. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $2,200. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($650) and use of facilities for viewing ($310). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Various Christian Denominations.
All States Cremation - Colorado Springs is a premier funeral home located at 6922 North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory and arrangement center. Professional offerings include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, and funeral preplanning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $885. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $1,595. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $885. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($650) and use of facilities for viewing ($310). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian denominations and Multicultural. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.7-star Google rating across 57 reviews.
Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1317 North Main in Pueblo, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including reception center, handicapped accessible elevator, and on-site crematory. Professional offerings include funeral service, complete funeral service, and graveside service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,450. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,600, while direct cremation is available from $1,450. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist and Catholic.
Roselawn Services, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1706 Roselawn Rd. in Pueblo, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, cemetery, and offices. Professional offerings include cremation, pet cremation, and plan ahead services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,710. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,230, while direct cremation is available from $1,710.
Holt Family Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 806 Macon Ave. in Canon City, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, family room, and casket selection room. Professional offerings include funeral service, memorial service, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,045. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,400, while direct cremation is available from $2,045. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Protestant Christian denominations.
Ponderosa Valley Funeral Service is a premier funeral home located at 10470 South Progress Way in Parker, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, private gathering spaces, and reception room. Professional offerings include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, and funeral preplanning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,090. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,295, while direct cremation is available from $2,090. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $2,450. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($745) and use of facilities for viewing ($445). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Hindu.