CVPCD Cemetery Master Plan Online Survey

Introduction

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District (CVPCD) is seeking your feedback to guide the 10-year plan for the CVPCD Master Plan. We need your input to inform the recommendations for the Cemetery Plan.

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* 1. What is your connection to the CVPCD? Please choose all that apply.

I have a loved one(s) buried here.

I have pre-purchased a burial plot.

I am a researcher (historical, genealogical, other interest).

I work in the funeral industry.

No connection/I was not aware of the CVPCD.

Community member

Other (please specify):

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* 2. CVPCD has three options for putting a loved one’s remains in their final resting place: traditional burial lots, lots for cremated remains, and above-ground columbaria niches. Which of the following applies to you (choose all that apply):

I plan to buy a traditional burial lot at CVPCD.

I plan to buy a cremated remains lot at CVPCD.

I plan to buy an above-ground spot for cremated remains at CVPCD.

I've already bought a lot or above-ground spot at CVPCD.

I've bought or will buy a lot or an above-ground spot somewhere else.

I don't plan to use a cemetery for my final arrangements.

I haven't thought about this yet.

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* 3. Which alternative interment and memorialization options that are not currently offered at CVPCD would you consider as part of your end-of-life plans? Select all that apply.

Scattering garden: A thoughtfully landscaped area where ashes are spread. This serene setting serves as a peaceful memorial for those who choose cremation, providing loved ones with a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance.

Green burial/natural burial: Interment in a biodegradable casket without embalming, grave liners, or vaults. It involves minimal grave marking/memorialization and involves habitat restoration on the burial lands.

Memorial walls: An inscription on a memorial wall to commemorate a loved one, usually memorializing those buried elsewhere.

Family columbaria: A smaller version of a community columbarium. One family purchases interment rights to the entire columbarium.

Mausoleum: a building for placement of remains in a tomb or crypt.

Ossuary: An above or below-ground vessel for cremated remains.

Infant/child area: A section of the cemetery that is strictly for infant, child or stillborn burial. This area would offer a special landscape character, including a memorial wall and in-ground interment options.

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* 4. Do you plan to incorporate any faith-based, cultural, or secular ceremonial practices into your end-of-life interment arrangements that the cemetery currently does not accommodate? If so, what have you planned?

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* 5. What improvements or additions do you think would make the CVPCD cemetery a better place to choose for interments, or to visit on a day-to-day basis?

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* 6. What improvements or additions do you think would make the CVPCD cemetery better prepared to host or celebrate special events (e.g. Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead; Memorial Day; Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc.)?

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* 7. How would you like to hear from CVPCD?

Email newsletters

Social media updates

Community meetings and events

Printed newsletters or brochures

Website updates

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

CVPCD Cemetery Master Plan Online Survey

Introduction

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* 1. What is your connection to the CVPCD? Please choose all that apply.

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* 2. CVPCD has three options for putting a loved one’s remains in their final resting place: traditional burial lots, lots for cremated remains, and above-ground columbaria niches. Which of the following applies to you (choose all that apply):

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* 3. Which alternative interment and memorialization options that are not currently offered at CVPCD would you consider as part of your end-of-life plans? Select all that apply.

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* 4. Do you plan to incorporate any faith-based, cultural, or secular ceremonial practices into your end-of-life interment arrangements that the cemetery currently does not accommodate? If so, what have you planned?

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* 5. What improvements or additions do you think would make the CVPCD cemetery a better place to choose for interments, or to visit on a day-to-day basis?

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* 6. What improvements or additions do you think would make the CVPCD cemetery better prepared to host or celebrate special events (e.g. Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead; Memorial Day; Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc.)?

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* 7. How would you like to hear from CVPCD?

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* 8. What is your age?

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* 9. City/Town of Residence:

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* 10. Zip Code of Primary Residence:

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* 11. Please share any additional comments or suggestions you have for the CVPCD Master Plan.