Mortuary · La Quinta, CA

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary

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Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary is an independently-owned funeral home in La Quinta, California, serving central California and beyond. The mortuary offers traditional funeral services, cremation, and memorial services, and emphasizes quality and personalized care for meaningful ceremonies honoring the deceased.

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary, La Quinta

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Starting price: $12

About Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary is owned by Wayne Bynum and operates 24/7, 365 days per year. The mortuary is committed to providing professional, cost-effective funeral services that prioritize quality and care rather than positioning themselves as a low-cost alternative. They emphasize the importance of ceremony and gathering with family and friends as part of the grieving process, and offer families the option to hold services either in their facility or in unique settings of their choice.

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary prices

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Service prices
Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff	$2,095
Professional Embalming	$895
Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation	$450
Use of Equipment and Staff for Funeral Ceremony	$575
Use of Equipment and Staff for Memorial Service	$495
Use of Equipment and Staff for Rosary, Wake or Evening Service	$425
Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Home	$2,595
Transfer of Deceased from Place of Death to Mortuary	$795
Funeral Vehicle (Hearse)	$275
Limousine	$200
Transfer to or from Airport	$995
Motorcycle Escorts	$825
Refrigeration	$125
Dressing, Casketing, and Cosmetizing of the Deceased	$195
Bathing & Handling of Unembalmed Remains	$150
ID Viewing	$250
Use of Video Equipment at Service	$135
Memorial Tapestry	$185
Memorial Personalized Cap Panel	$225
Mailing Cremated Remains	$85
Programs - Color Photo	$375
Horse Drawn Carriage	$1,295
Hairstylist	$95
Rosary Beads	$20
Crucifix	$25
Certified Copies of Death Certificate	$21
Burial Permit	$12
Singers Fee	$100
Crematory Fee	$290

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Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary packages

Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff

$2,095

conducting the arrangement conference
planning the funeral
consulting with family and clergy
shelter of remains
preparing and filing of necessary notices
obtaining necessary authorizations and permits
statistical processing
coordinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties

This fee is included in direct cremation, immediate burials and forwarding or receiving remains

Professional Embalming

$895

professional embalming

Not required by law; not needed if selecting direct cremation or immediate burial

Direct Cremation with Container Provided by Purchaser

removal of remains
transportation to crematory
refrigeration
minimum services of staff
cremation fee

Alternative containers must meet applicable state or crematory requirements

Direct Cremation with Casket Purchased from Our Funeral Home

removal of remains
transportation to crematory
refrigeration
minimum services of staff
cremation fee
casket

Price ranges from $1,990.00 to $4,595.00 in addition to cost of casket

Immediate Burial with Container Provided by Purchaser

$2,990

removal of remains
transportation to cemetery
minimum services of staff

Container must meet applicable state or cemetery requirements

Immediate Burial with Minimum Casket

$4,985

removal of remains
transportation to cemetery
minimum services of staff
casket

Includes minimum casket

Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation

$450

set-up of visitation area
placement of encased remains
display of floral arrangements
supervision and attendance during visitation

3:00pm to 7:00pm

Use of Equipment and Staff for Funeral Ceremony

$575

coordinating funeral arrangements
supervision of funeral service
display of floral arrangements
staff to assist with funeral ceremony

Use of Equipment and Staff for Memorial Service

$495

coordinating memorial service arrangements
supervision of memorial service
display of floral arrangements
staff to assist with service

Without remains present

Use of Equipment and Staff for Rosary, Wake or Evening Service

$425

use of equipment and staff

Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Home

$2,595

removal of remains from place of death
minimum services of staff
necessary authorizations
embalming
use of preparation room
local transportation

Does not include shipping charges, shipping container, or use of facilities and staff for visitation or ceremonies

Transfer of Deceased from Place of Death to Mortuary

$795

transfer of deceased

Within 50 mile radius; additional distance charged at $5.95 per mile

Funeral Vehicle (Hearse)

$275

hearse transportation

Limousine

$200

limousine transportation

Transfer to or from Airport

$995

airport transfer

Motorcycle Escorts

$825

motorcycle escorts

Three bike minimum

Refrigeration

$125

refrigeration of unembalmed remains

Per day; required by California law after 24 hours for unembalmed remains

Dressing, Casketing, and Cosmetizing of the Deceased

$195

dressing, casketing, cosmetizing

Restorative Art (Major Reconstruction)

restorative art

$125.00/hr

Bathing & Handling of Unembalmed Remains

$150

bathing and handling of unembalmed remains

ID Viewing

$250

ID viewing for up to three immediate family members

Up to three immediate family members only

Use of Video Equipment at Service

$135

use of video equipment

Memorial Flowers (Artificial)

$75

artificial memorial flowers

Memorial Tapestry

$185

memorial tapestry

Memorial Personalized Cap Panel

$225

personalized cap panel

Mailing Cremated Remains

$85

mailing of cremated remains

Memorial Register Books

memorial register book

Ranges from $55.00 to $100.00

Programs - Color Photo

$375

200 color photo programs

Horse Drawn Carriage

$1,295

horse drawn carriage service

Hairstylist

$95

hairstylist services

Rosary Beads

$20

rosary beads

Crucifix

$25

crucifix

Certified Copies of Death Certificate

$21

certified copy of death certificate

Per copy

Burial Permit

$12

burial permit

Burial Clothing

burial clothing

Ranges from $150.00 to $250.00

Singers Fee

$100

singers for service

Crematory Fee

$290

crematory fee

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Wayne Bynum
Owner
Owner of Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary

Payment & financing

Insurance assignment

Faith & language

Languages spoken

Spanish

Where is Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary?

La Quinta, CA

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Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary reviews

Updated July 2026

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Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 3 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
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Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic services of the funeral director and staff cost at Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary?

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary lists basic services of the funeral director and staff at $2,095. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does professional embalming cost at Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary?

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary lists professional embalming at $895. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of facilities and staff for visitation cost at Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary?

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary lists use of facilities and staff for visitation at $450. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary offer?

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary offers funeral homes, and is a mortuary. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary located?

Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary is located in La Quinta, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Bynum's Pleasant Valley Mortuary give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.