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Dia de los Muertos Information

The annual Dia de los Muertos celebration takes place on November 2nd. The event is free to attend and welcomes all members of the community. The annual program features live music, traditional Folkloric dance and more.

Quick Facts:

  • November 1st, Cemetery opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m.
  • November 2nd, Cemetery opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m.
  • No Parking on grounds either day (parking map below)
  • No alcohol, dogs or pets, open flames including candles, canopies, tables allowed
  • Small coolers, food and drink, umbrellas and chairs are allowed

Memorial Day Information

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District’s Memorial Day ceremony is presented in partnership with the American Legion Post 739 Indio.  The event is held annually on the last Monday of May.  The ceremony features a dedication of wreaths, riffle volley, choir performance, a traditional fly over and more. Flags are placed on the headstone of Veteran’s interred at the cemetery in partnership with BSA Troops 1701 and 451.  The event is free to attend and all are welcome.

Other Events & Significant Days

The following annual dates are “high traffic” occasions at the Cemetery.  Some traffic restrictions, pedestrian access modifications, and changes to office hours and mowing schedule may be in place. Please contact the office or follow us on Facebook for additional information.

* Denotes official District event takes place on the date.

Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May

Mexican Mother’s Day, May 10th

*Memorial Day, last Monday in May

Easter Sunday

Father’s Day, third Sunday in June

*Dia de los Muertos, November 1st and 2nd

*Veterans Day, November 11th

Christmas Eve & Day, December 24th and 25th

 

DISTRICT HOLIDAYS

District offices will be closed on the following dates.  Please note, cemetery grounds are open 365 days a year.

New Years Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

George Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Day Before Christmas

Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

Interment

Monday | March 25 | 10:00 am

Jose Cortez Mendoza
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Monday | March 25 | 11:30 am

Josefina Guerrero Ceballos
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Monday | March 25 | 1:00 pm

Paul Mendoza
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: FitzHenry Wiefels

Interment

Tuesday | March 26 | 9:00 am

Jennie L. Rios & Mario A. Guerra
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Tuesday | March 26 | 10:30 am

Socorro & Martin Moralez
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Tuesday | March 26 | 12:00 pm

Ernesto Ruiz
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Wednesday | March 27 | 10:00 am

Luis Manuel Velasquez
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Wednesday | March 27 | 11:30 am

Velma McDaniel
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: FitzHenry Wiefels

Interment

Wednesday | March 27 | 1:00 pm

Maria Felicitas Carreon
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Thursday | March 28 | 9:00 am

Francisco Castillo
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Thursday | March 28 | 10:30 am

Kathleen S. McCoy
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Friday | March 29 | 10:00 am

Joyce Hightower
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Friday | March 29 | 11:30 am

Ian Samuel Garcia
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Forest Lawn

Interment

Monday | April 01 | 11:30 am

Gloria Duran & Rudy Rabago
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Monday | April 01 | 1:00 pm

Clara Quintero Hernandez
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Tuesday | April 02 | 10:00 am

Hector Deanda Rangel
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Funeraria Del Angel

Interment

Tuesday | April 02 | 11:30 am

Genoveva Gonzalez
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Tuesday | April 02 | 1:00 pm

Abigail E. Padilla
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Valley Funeral & Cremation Center

Interment

Wednesday | April 03 | 10:00 am

Carlos Garcia
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Wednesday | April 03 | 11:30 am

Rafael Espinoza Soto
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: New Journey

Interment

Wednesday | April 03 | 1:00 pm

Margarita Moreno
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Valley Funeral & Cremation Center

Interment

Thursday | April 04 | 10:00 am

Rafael Funtes
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: New Journey

Interment

Thursday | April 04 | 11:30 am

Eugenia Ignacio
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Casillas Family Funeral

Interment

Thursday | April 04 | 1:00 pm

Cipriano Gonzales
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: FitzHenry Funeral

Interment

Friday | April 05 | 10:00 am

Autry Johnson
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Interment

Friday | April 05 | 11:30 am

Cesar Pina Garcia
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Valley Funeral & Cremation Center

Interment

Friday | April 05 | 1:00 pm

Jose L. Rodriguez Jr.
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Mortuary: Forest Lawn

Trustee

Friday | April 12 | 8:00 am

82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Trustee

Friday | May 10 | 8:00 am

82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236

Trustee

Friday | June 07 | 8:00 am

82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236