Cemetery Leadership

Nick and Ellen Brumder are the founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery, since its inception in 2002. While spending summers in Austria for many years, they enjoyed visiting the Austrian cemeteries, which are beautiful and an important part of the culture and life of the people. The Brumders' vision was to revive the cemetery in America as a place of artistic merit, reverence, and natural beauty.

It has been their passion to create the most inspirational, consoling and hope-filled cemetery possible, and Nick's talents as an artist and designer have been applied to that vision. Nick and son, Nick, created the Resurrection Cross — the central feature and theme of the cemetery — as well as the unique, forged temporary crosses gracing the new graves. Nick also designs the monuments, working with families to create a memorial that reflects the life and faith of the beloved who has passed on.

Nick and Ellen have been blessed with over 40 years of marriage, 5 children, and 8 grandchildren.

Carolyn King joined the staff of Our Lady of the Rosary in February 2012. Carolyn wears many hats at Our Lady. In addition to assisting our families in need and keeping things running smoothly at the office, she is currently our Director of Monument Design.

A Texas native, Carolyn has lived in Austin since 1993 and is a member of St. Mary Cathedral. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Houston and has worked in executive positions for non-profits, as well as event management, marketing and investor relations for public companies. She has two sons and two grandchildren.

“What a blessing for me to be a part of a team offering comfort and support to all who call upon us to assist them in preparing their final journey home.”

Michelle Jones serves our families with at-need and pre-need burial spaces, and also handles bookkeeping and payments for the cemetery. A fuller introduction is coming soon.