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For over a century, families in the Boulder area have known and trusted Darrell Howe Mortuary for co After all, our roots in this community run deep.

When it comes time to lay your loved one to rest, you can trust us to serve you with compassion and professional excellence. Our Founder, Albert Edward (A.E.) Howe began serving the needs of the Greater Boulder community as early as 1909 as a partner in Holley and Howe Funeral Directors on Pearl Street and as the first Boulder County Coroner from 1914-1934. Over the generations, A.E. Howe’s sons, Norman, George, Theodore, and Carl, and grandsons operated funeral homes in the area. This included Norman’s son, Darrell Howe, who completed mortuary school in 1958, and with his father purchased Henning Mortuary in Lafayette, which later became Darrell Howe Mortuary. We are still family owned today under the direction of Dennis and Kim Bridges. The Bridges family brings to the community decades of experience as funeral directors and a single pledge: to honor the legacy of the Howe name by offering the highest level of personal service to the community. Our family and professional, licensed staff are here whenever you need us. That’s a promise.

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve, we wish you moments of peace, reflection, and warmth with family and friends.

12/23/2025

🎄 ✨ Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and peace.

12/22/2025

The holidays can be difficult for those grieving. We hold close the memories of loved ones and offer comfort in remembering.

12/21/2025

The winter solstice reminds us that even in the darkest days, light always returns. May this season bring peace and reflection.

12/19/2025

🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time for a little holiday fun!
We’re feeling festive — so tell us… which side are you on? 👀

🍫 Chocolate or 🍬 Candy?
🦃 Turkey or 🍖 Ham?
😇 Angel Topper or 🌟 Star Topper?

Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

There are no wrong answers (but we might have opinions 😄).

12/18/2025

Driving around to look at Christmas lights? Reading the Christmas story from the Bible? Baking cookies for Santa? What are your favorite Christmas traditions?

12/17/2025

When you call or walk into our funeral home, we are the friendly people waiting to greet you. Our team has a long-standing reputation of excellence and a deep commitment to our community and will provide the compassionate care you deserve. Learn more about us: https://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/about/our-history

12/15/2025

The History of Boulder County Rests Here: Lawrence Wheler Demuth Sr.

Lawrence Wheler Demuth Sr. was interested in law from an early age. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri Law School and earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 1931. He was invited to join the faculty at Colorado Law in 1928, and he continued to serve the university in that position until 1961. For the first few years of his teaching tenure, he was both professor and student as he worked toward his master's degree.

Laurence "Larry" DeMuth Jr. remembers his father stressing the importance of education but that, "He was adamant about not forcing us to be lawyers just because he was a lawyer. It was an interesting subtlety since we all became lawyers." And all three sons graduated from their father's alma mater and place of service. Laurence "Larry" DeMuth Jr. graduated in 1953, Lael DeMuth in 1955, and Alan DeMuth in 1961. Larry served a stint with the Air Force's Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, then joined the Akolt, Campbell, Turnquist, and Shepard Law Firm in Denver. Following their graduation, his two brothers joined him there.

In 2006, the three DeMuth brothers endowed a chair in business law at the law school in honor of their father. With such a legacy, and with a grandfather, father, and two uncles who were lawyers and graduates of the University of Colorado Law School, it seemed natural for Laurence "Trip" DeMuth, III. to follow in their footsteps, leading to him becoming the third generation to earn his law degree there in 1983. This was 55 years after his grandfather became a professor there. Lawrence Wheler DeMuth passed away on Christmas Day, 1961.

12/11/2025

🎄 The holidays can feel especially heavy when someone you love is missing. The lights, the music, the memories — they can all stir emotions that are hard to put into words.

If this season feels different, know that you’re not alone. Take things one moment at a time, and give yourself permission to rest and feel. 🌟

Find grief support and resources to help you through the holidays here: https://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/services/grief

12/10/2025

Surrounded by mountains and rolling green hills, Green Mountain Cemetery is a beautiful place to lay a loved one to rest. We invite families to tour our sweeping grounds any time: https://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/cemetery/green-mountain-cemetery

12/09/2025

No matter how many years have passed since a friend or family member has lost a loved one, the grief can often resurface during the holidays. Offer your support by sharing a memory, donating in honor of their loved one, or bringing a small gift to brighten their spirits.

12/08/2025

The History of Boulder County Rests Here: Victor Emmett, Jr.

Victor Emmett, Jr. was born in Boulder on Jan. 29, 1932 and grew up in the well known "Emmett House." He earned his A.B. from Harvard in 1954 and his M.F.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa (Writer's Workshop) in Iowa City. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1954-58. He joined the faculty of Pittsburg State University in 1967, and he served as professor of English there until his death in 1990. For the last several years of his service, he was the chairman of the English department and dean of the graduate school. He also served as the editor-in-chief of the Midwest Quarterly from 1976-1981.

Each year in September, the winner of the Victor J. Emmett Memorial Prize for the best essay on a literary topic submitted to The Midwest Quarterly is invited to Pittsburg State to receive the Emmett Prize and to deliver a scholarly lecture. The award is sponsored by the Emmett family, The Midwest Quarterly, and the English Program of Pittsburg State University.

Emmet's father owned the Green Mountain Cemetery and Monument Works, and his mother was a teacher and housewife. His older sister, Persis, received a Ph.D. from Stanford and taught marketing at FSU. He had two daughters with Poet Elaine Emmett, to whom he was married for almost 30 years. He passed away on May 4, 1990 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Victor now rests in historic Green Mountain Cemetery.

Address

1701 W South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO
80026

Telephone

+13034423840

Website

http://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/

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