About
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 Link
Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District 10-Year Master Plan (Adopted 2025)
Our 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.