Kern River Valley Cemetery

06/11/2026

Where will their life be remembered?

If you have a loved one’s cremated remains
at home, that choice is personal—and often
brings comfort. Many families keep them close,
especially in the early years.

Mantel to Peace of Mind is a path many families take
moving from keeping a loved one close to placing them in
lasting care. As time passes, it is natural to begin thinking
about the future:
Who will care for the urn in the years ahead?
Is their name permanently memorialized somewhere?
Cemeteries offer thoughtful options for permanent
placement—providing lasting care, a place to visit, and
peace of mind for your family.

There’s no rush. Just guidance when you’re ready.
https://www.kernrivervalleycemetery.org/

05/31/2026

Kern River Valley honors fallen veterans at Memorial Day ceremony


https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/kern-river-valley-honors-fallen-veterans-at-memorial-day-ceremony,68294

05/26/2026

It is a privilege for Kern River Valley Cemetery to Remember and Honor our Nation's fallen Veterans. We were honored so specially recognized this past years veterans interred here and a long awaited dedication of a headstone for US Air Force veteran Mary J. Pepperling who passed in 2009. Thanks to Congressman Vince Fong for obtaining her headstone so she may be properly honored.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Memorial Day ceremony, and to everyone that participated in making it happen.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Camp Irwin Owens, Disturbed Souls MC, Sarge's Wreaths 4 Vets, Kern River Chorus, Boy Scout Troop 711, Calvary Chapel, St. Jude's Catholic Church, VFW Post 7665, KRV Veterans Honor Guard, KRV Historical Society, Kern Valley Sun, L&M Lumber, KRV Florist designs by Erin.

From our Board of Trustees and the cemetery staff, Thank you

05/18/2026

This Memorial Day take a tour back in time as the Kern River Valley Historical Society introduces the Military Veterans who pioneered the Kern River Valley.

05/12/2026

Kern River Valley Cemetery District
8441 Burlando Rd. / P.O. Box 215
Wofford Heights, CA 93285

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Kern River Valley Cemetery District for:

Project Name: Historic Cemetery ground failure mitigation

Description of work: Architectural and Engineering Design to prevent ground failure of Historic Cemetery due to storm caused land erosion, sinkholes. The Kern River Valley Cemetery lies on the west side of the Kern River above Lake Isabella.
Project to include all design documentation, geotechnical designs, drawings, construction cost (including labor) and permitting.

System Design: Project design shall provide an adequate barrier to prevent river water from soaking under the historic cemetery. Design must prevent any further damage to existing and future burial sites within the historic cemetery fence boundary.

Bid Submission: The specifications for bid proposal and other contract documents for this project may be obtained at the address printed above or requested by phoning 760-376-2189. No bid will be considered unless it is made on the blank forms furnished by the Kern River Valley Cemetery District Bids must be submitted no later than June 2, 2026, at 2:00pm. Bids will be publicly opened June 9,2026,6 at KRVCD Conference Room, 8441 Burlando Rd., Wofford Heights. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Project Name and Bidder’s Name.
Mail to: Kern River Valley Cemetery District
P.O. Box 215, Wofford Heights, CA 93285
Or Deliver M-F, 9am-2pm, to: 8441 Burlando Rd., Wofford Heights, CA

Pre-Bid Site Viewing: To view project site Monday thru Thursday, contact District Manager at 760-376-2189

Contractors License: The successful bidder must possess the proper valid California Contractor’s License at time of bid submission.

DIR Registration: Public works contracts have significant requirements for both contractors and agencies, including, but not limited to, the requirement that agencies notify the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) when awarding a contract for a public works project using the online PWC-100 and the requirement that all contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on a public works project must register with DIR.

Prevailing Wage: All workers must be paid prevailing wage, and certified payroll records must be submitted to DIR.

Project Approved 4/14/2026
By the District’s Board of Trustees
KERN RIVER VALLEY CEMETERY DISTRICT
8441 Burlando Road (P.O. Box 215) Wofford Heights, CA 93285
760-376-2189

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05/06/2026

Kern River Valley Cemetery is in search of an organization to place flags on the Veteran headstones for Memorial Day. This patriotic gesture is a small way to show your appreciation to our heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. If your organization is interested please contact our office Mon-Fri, 9-2. Help us properly Remember and Honor our fallen Veterans.

05/06/2026

Join us as we Remember and Honor those who have given the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedom

04/27/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA5eaD6ndwc

Does your loved ones headstone not represent their U.S. Military Veteran Service? Did you know you can get a Medallion from the Veteran Administration to place on the headstone to recognize their service?

VA is offering the medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers for veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying a deceased's status as a Veteran. The new item can be furnished instead of a traditional government headstone or marker for veterans whose death occurred on or after Nov. 1, 1990, and whose grave in a private cemetery is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker.

Under federal law, eligible veterans buried in a private cemetery are entitled to either a government-furnished grave marker or the new medallion, but not both. Veterans buried in a national or state veterans cemetery will receive a government headstone or marker of the standard design authorized at that cemetery.

The medallion is available in three sizes: 5 inches, 3 inches and 1 ½ inches in width. Each bronze medallion features the image of a folded burial flag adorned with laurels and is inscribed with the word "Veteran" at the top and the branch of service at the bottom.

Next of kin will receive the medallion, along with a kit that will allow the family or the staff of a private cemetery to affix the medallion to a headstone, grave marker, mausoleum or columbarium niche cover.

VA is currently developing an application form for ordering the medallion. Until it is available, applicants may use the form for ordering government headstones and markers, VA Form 40-1330. Instructions on how to apply for a medallion are found herehttps://www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA40-1330M.pdf

Veterans with a discharge issued under conditions other than dishonorable, their spouses and eligible dependent children can be buried in a VA national cemetery. Other burial benefits available for all eligible veterans, regardless of whether they are buried in a national cemetery or a private cemetery, include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and a government headstone or grave marker.

The new medallions will be available only to veterans buried in private cemeteries without a government headstone or marker. Families of eligible decedents may also order a memorial headstone or marker when remains are not available for interment.

Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from the VA Web site https://www.cem.va.gov/burial-memorial-benefits/index.asp or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at (800) 827-1000.