List of cemeteries in Riverside County, California facts for kids

This article is a list of cemeteries, which are special places where people are buried, in Riverside County, California. It also includes columbaria (places for urns with ashes) and mausolea (buildings for burials). This list does not include places where pets are buried. We'll also mention some famous people who are buried in these cemeteries.

Exploring Cemeteries in Riverside County

Riverside County is home to many cemeteries, each with its own history. These places help us remember people who have passed away and learn about the past. Some are still active, meaning new burials happen there. Others are historical, which means they are no longer used for new burials, but they are still cared for. A few are even "defunct," meaning the graves might have been moved or the area is no longer a cemetery.

Famous People Buried in Riverside County

Many interesting and important people are buried in Riverside County. Here are some of the cemeteries where you can find their resting places:

• Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella Valley: This cemetery is the final resting place for several well-known individuals. You can find Frank Capra, a famous movie director, and Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneering female pilot, here. Also buried here are Frank Bogert, a former mayor, and "Desert Steve" Ragsdale, who was known for his roadside stop in the desert.
• Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery in Corona: Jess Hill, a former athletic director for the USC Trojans sports teams, is buried here.
• Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside: This cemetery is home to George Alan Ingalls, who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. You can also find MLB player Mike Darr and actors Darwood Kaye and Roland Harrah III here.
• Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City: This is a well-known cemetery with many famous people. For a full list, you can check the main article about Desert Memorial Park.
• Evergreen Cemetery in Riverside: Cornelius C. Smith, another Medal of Honor recipient, is buried here. This cemetery also has many other notable people, which you can find on its main page.
• Forest Lawn Cemetery – Cathedral City in Cathedral City: Like other Forest Lawn parks, this one has many famous people buried within its grounds. You can find more details on its main article.
• Jane Augustine Patencio Cemetery in Palm Springs: The artist Carl Eytel is buried in this cemetery.
• Laurel Cemetery in Murrieta: Actor Douglas Fowley is buried here.
• Olivewood Memorial Park in Riverside: This cemetery is the burial site for two Medal of Honor recipients, Jesus S. Duran and Ysmael R. Villegas. Other notable people include actress Dorothy Burgess and baseball player Eric Show.
• Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside: This is a very important cemetery for veterans. Many Medal of Honor recipients are buried here, including John H. Balch, Walter D. Ehlers, Lewis Millett, Mitchell Paige, and Ysmael R. Villegas. You can find a longer list of famous people on the main article for Riverside National Cemetery.
• Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery on the Morongo Indian Reservation: Katherine Siva Saubel, a scholar of Indian culture, is buried here.
• San Gorgonio Memorial Park in Banning: William Powers Morris, a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried in this park.
• San Jacinto Valley Cemetery in San Jacinto: Danish cartoonist Henning Dahl Mikkelsen is buried here.
• Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage: This private estate is the burial place for Walter and Leonore Annenberg, who were very influential in media and philanthropy.
• Welwood Murray Cemetery in Palm Springs: This cemetery is the final resting place for many people important to Palm Springs' history, including architect Albert Frey, composer Hugo Montenegro, and actors Charles Farrell, Jackie Saunders, and Virginia Valli.

Other Cemeteries in Riverside County

Here are some other important cemeteries and burial sites in Riverside County:

• Bergman Family Cemetery in Aguanga
• Cahuilla Indian Cemetery in Anza
• Desert Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Calimesa
• Elsinore Valley Cemetery in Lake Elsinore: This includes the Jewish Home of Peace Cemetery.
• Hope Lutheran Church Columbarium in Palm Desert
• Louis Wolf Tombstone in Temecula: This is a tombstone maintained by the Temecula Valley Historical Society.
• Manker Family Cemetery in Lake Elsinore
• Martinez Cemetery in Thermal
• McCanna Family Cemetery in Perris: This is an abandoned or lost cemetery.
• Moravian Cemetery on the Morongo Reservation
• Mountain View Cemetery in Beaumont
• Palo Verde Cemetery in Blythe
• Perris Valley Cemetery in Perris
• Radec Cemetery in Radec: Maintained by Riverside County.
• Ryan Ranch Cemetery in Joshua Tree National Park
• Saint Boniface Indian School Cemetery in Banning
• Sherman Indian School Cemetery in Home Gardens
• St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Columbarium in Palm Desert
• Stewart Sunnyslope Cemetery in Beaumont
• Temecula Massacre Cemetery in Temecula: This is a historical cemetery that is walled but not actively maintained.
• Temecula Public Cemetery in Temecula
• Toro Cemetery in Thermal
• Wildomar Cemetery in Wildomar

See also

• List of cemeteries in California
• List of cemeteries in San Bernardino County, California