About the District
Our Mission & Public Mandate
Gonzales Cemetery District is dedicated to maintaining dignified, peaceful, and accessible resting grounds for the residents of our district. Established as a California public cemetery district, we operate under Division 8 of the California Health and Safety Code to guarantee affordable, perpetually maintained burial grounds governed directly by community representation.
District Heritage & Stewardship
For over a century, our cemetery has served as the final resting place for generations of Salinas Valley agricultural workers, civic pioneers, and beloved family members. Our endowment care funds and responsible fiscal management ensure that every plot, memorial garden, and commemorative marker remains immaculately cared for in perpetuity.
Board of Trustees
The district is governed by a four-member Board of Trustees. Trustees establish district policy, oversee financial audits, and ensure transparent public service.
Term ends 4/14/2027
Term ends 2/14/2028
Term ends 2/14/2028
Term ends 2/14/2027
District Service Area & Jurisdiction
The Gonzales Cemetery District encompasses the incorporated boundaries of the City of Gonzales and surrounding unincorporated agricultural lands of Monterey County.
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 9060, the district is chartered to provide interment services primarily to current and former residents, property taxpayers within district boundaries, and their immediate family members. Non-resident arrangements are evaluated in strict compliance with state statutory allowances.
- Encompasses City of Gonzales and designated unincorporated Monterey County zones
- Funded through local ad valorem property taxes and endowment care earnings
- Verification of residency required prior to plot purchase