Kern County Cemetery District

Latest COVID-19 Update

Due to Federal, State and Local mandates to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) the offices will be locked at the Shafter and the Wasco Memorial Parks for all non-essential contacts. Staff will be in the office to answer and return calls to schedule funeral services. We ask that all contact be…

Kern County Cemetery Mission

It is the mission of the Kern County Cemetery District to meet the needs of our families by providing and maintaining superior cemeteries and giving our residents and their families and affordable burial.

About Us

Kern County Cemetery District is a Public Cemetery District, which is a special district branch of local government. We operate the Shafter and the Wasco Cemeteries. Our purpose is to give our residents and their families a beautiful and dignified final resting place for their loved ones.

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Locations

The District has two cemeteries for the burial of residents. They are the Shafter Memorial Park, and Wasco Memorial Park.

District Transparency

Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available. We are proud to have received the SDLF…

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Flower Regulation

The placement of flowers on the graves of our loved ones is a timehonored tradition. It is an expression of love and remembrance to those who have passed from this life, and is a beautiful and…