About
Welcome to the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District. Our goal is to provide our community with exceptional service, maintaining our cemetery as a dignified and respectful resting place for loved ones.
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District is an independent California Special District formed in 1927. The District serves the public cemetery needs of an area encompassing nearly 3,444 square miles of Riverside County, including the cities of Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, as well as parts of Rancho Mirage and unincorporated Riverside County. The purpose of the District is to offer affordable interment services for our County residents.
This website can be used to locate loved ones, access information about upcoming interment services, special events and District policy, as well as schedule an appointment with staff. If you are unable to find the information you require, please reach out to us during office hours and we will be happy to assist you.
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District was formed August 8, 1927, under Section 8890 of the California Health and Safety Code. District boundaries include approximately 3,450 square miles. The District has performed over 24,000 interments and set over 15,000 grave markers. Records for all interments are available in the Cemetery’s Administration Office during business hours. The total District property consists of 60 acres, 29 of the 60 have been developed for interment purposes. The District estimates current property should meet the needs of the public through 2070.
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District is a Special District; a special-purpose governmental unit that exists independent from local governments such as counties and cities. The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery is one of over 265 public cemetery districts in California which are supported, in part, by property taxes. A small portion of the property tax revenue that is collected from taxpayers within the Special District is part of the revenue the Cemetery relies on for its annual budget. Individuals who do not reside in or pay property taxes in this Special District are required by law to pay a surcharge to the District for interment in the Cemetery.
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of five Trustees. Trustees are appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to serve a four-year term. The Board of Trustees meets once a month for regular business meetings.
Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Service Area LinkDistrict Organization LinkOur Values
Dedication: Provide services in a manner that is competent, courteous, and responsive.
Excellence: Strive for excellence through measurable, documented achievements.
Fiduciary Responsibility: Provide the highest quality service at a fair and equitable fee.
Integrity: Act ethically and honestly.
Professional Development: Continuously use best practices, while developing and implementing innovation.
Respect: Treat constituents, partners and employees with mutual respect, sensitivity and empathy.
Teamwork: Support, trust, value, and empower team colleagues.
Transparency: Conduct an open government where information and documents are easily accessible to the public.
Administrative Office
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(760) 398-3221
info@cvpcd.org
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Announcements
District Holiday and Maintenance Calendar
2025 District Calendar Link2025 District Calendar Spanish Link
Front Gate Closing Time
Effective June 15, the cemetery’s closing time will be adjusted to 8:00 p.m. This schedule will remain in place through July 31.
No Mowing
In observance of Father’s Day, there will be no mowing during the week of June 16. Specifically, grounds maintenance will be suspended on Tuesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 19.
Anticipated Holiday Traffic
The District expects increased visitation and significant vehicular traffic on Sunday, June 15, in recognition of Father’s Day. Visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Have an idea on how the District can better serve our community? Please email us at info@cvpcd.org.
Attending a Service
To better assist family and loved ones, the District has developed a “What to Expect” video series for those preparing to attend a service at our cemetery. These brief videos cover cemetery entry, parking, service specifics and interment procedure. You may click on the links below to view the videos.
Burial Interment Video Link (English)
Burial Interment Video Link (Spanish)
Columbarium Interment Video Link (English)
Columbarium Interment Video Link (Spanish)
2024 State of the District Video Series
The District is proud to present our 2024 State of the District video series. The five-part series focuses on five major components of the District, Governance, Policy, Finance, Operations and Cemetery Services. The video series presents significant developments, projects, and successes during the 2024 service year and beyond. Click the links below to view individual videos, or click HERE to view the entire series.