Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District

“An Endowment Care District”

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.

Administrative Office

Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

(760) 398-3221

info@cvpcd.org

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Upcoming Board Meeting

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Announcements

District Holiday and Maintenance Calendar
2025 District Calendar Link
2025 District Calendar Spanish Link

Important Update – Change to Pre-Need Contracts
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District (District) has adopted updates to its pre-need policy for cemetery services, approved by the Board of Trustees at the July 11, 2025, Board meeting. These changes are designed to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the District while maintaining flexible and accessible service options for the public. The new contract terms will go into effect on September 12, 2025.
For complete details of this change, please see the update notice here: District Updates to Pre-Need Contracts Notification

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.

Notice of Construction
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District will begin improvements along the southern property line starting June 30th and continuing through August 1st. This project includes the removal of existing hedges and one tree, followed by the installation of a new fence along the entire southern boundary, including areas without existing landscaping. The new fencing will enhance both the aesthetics and security of the cemetery grounds. To minimize disruption to visitors, this work has been scheduled during the summer months when visitation is typically lower. District contractors will also make every effort to reduce impacts during construction, though some areas may be temporarily closed for safety. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important project.

Turf Aeration Scheduled Week of July 21
The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District will be conducting turf aeration throughout the cemetery grounds during the week of July 21. Turf aeration is an essential lawn care practice that involves perforating the soil to improve air, water, and nutrient flow to the grass roots. The process helps maintain healthy, resilient turf, reduce soil compaction and thatch buildup, and improve overall appearance of the cemetery grounds. As part of this process, you may notice small soil plugs left on the turf surface. These plugs are NOT animal waste — they are simply small cores of soil and grass that naturally break down and return nutrients to the lawn over time. We understand the appearance can be surprising, especially near loved ones’ headstones, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete this important maintenance work.

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.

Governance Video Link

Policy Video Link

Finance Video Link

Operations Video Link

Cemetery Services Video Link