Desert Memorial Park, Public cemetery in Cathedral City, United States.
Desert Memorial Park is a cemetery in Cathedral City featuring maintained grounds with rows of memorial stones arranged throughout different sections. The grounds contain designated areas that serve various communities and visitors.
The cemetery was established by the Palm Springs Cemetery District on October 31, 1956, with the first burial occurring in 1957. This marked the opening of a new burial ground in the region.
The California LGBTQ Veterans Memorial honors military service members with an obelisk made of South Dakota mahogany granite. This section represents a meaningful recognition within the cemetery's landscape.
The grounds are open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM, while the district office operates Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitors should note that services and access may be limited outside these hours.
The cemetery serves as the final resting place for numerous entertainment industry figures and musicians. This gives the grounds a notable distinction within the area due to the prominence of those interred here.
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