Desert Lawn Memorial

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, closed 12:00–1:00 PM. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and all holidays.

Park gates are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week, including all holidays, weather permitting.

Appointments are required to meet with memorial park staff. However, appointments are not required to visit the grounds.

Fresh flowers only, established in 1959. Flowers must be placed in regulated ground vases. Artificial flowers are permitted only from December 17 through January 9. Avoid placing flowers on designated garden maintenance days.

Monday—Innocence, Peace, Patio of Palms, Acacia; Tuesday—Tranquility, Serenity; Wednesday—Devotion, Prayer, St. Therese; Thursday—Veterans, Sunset Vista/Veteran's West, Cumorah; Friday—any garden as needed.

All decorations must be removed by 6:00 PM on the day of the holiday (Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, Memorial Day, Flag Day, November 2–3, Veteran's Day). Exception: December 17–January 9, when items may remain and artificial flowers/Christmas trees are permitted. All items placed are at the family's own risk.

Call (661) 315-4701. For gate issues on holidays, contact security at (818) 233-6641. Mailing address: PO Box 900536, Palmdale, CA 93590. Use USPS Priority Overnight for important documents.

Document and payment drop-off available via side slit in security door. No cash accepted. Checks and other forms accepted. Receipts mailed with return envelope for next payment.

Yes, a large-size canopy and chairs are provided at no charge to families.

Desert Lawn Memorial offers cremation and burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Desert Lawn Memorial is located at 2200 E Avenue S, Palmdale, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

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.