Riverside National Cemetery is a peaceful and restful placed for loved ones. Was here for the second time this year, with a recent visit to pay respect to a loved community member who passed away from cancer. The service was very moving, with a three-volley salute, which is a military honor for those who served. There was also a covered space so guests did not have to stand under the sun. This is a very big cemetery, but once you drive up to the entrance kiosk, you can ask to find a burial space. The grounds are very open and small roads in between to drive through. Parking can be very limited during national holidays and large funeral events. There was almost no parking during Memorial Day when visited earlier this year. And you can't really park outside the cemetery because it's just a large road, with multi-lane traffic. So for non-event days, parking will be easy, but for major events, this is a very busy place. read more

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My wife and I had the honor and privilege to place flags on the graves of our nation's true heroes before Memorial Day. It was well organized and a great humbling experience. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

The grounds at this cemetery are beautiful and well maintained. It has a very peaceful atmosphere and is a serene place to visit. The only complaint I have is the cleanliness and proper upkeep of the women's restroom. The last several times I have had to visit the restroom; it was dirty, and the floor was wet and slippery. Today the toilet was clogged and the toilet paper was not stocked. In the past the toilet paper has not been fully stocked, so this is an on going problem. Not sure if they do not have maintenance workers on the weekend but maybe they should. This place is too beautiful to have dirty unkept restrooms. read more

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I've had a positive experience with administration at Riverside national Cemetery. I went in looking for help, realizing that there was something that wasn't accurate on my father's headstone and wanting information on my options. The employee was very nice and took the time to explain how to go about getting the ball rolling so to say. He explained that I needed to get my dad's DD 214. He gave me the addresses to go about doing that and the phone numbers. He made sure I walked out of there with a list of things that I had to do in order to get this accomplished. Friendly and helpful. Thank you. read more

Beautiful cemetery! My grandfather was buried here in 2020. My grandfather served in Korea for the Navy. And now my grandmother is buried here. She was buried here yesterday, and our entire family went to see the burial service. Everyone was very respectful to our family. This is a cemetery for veterans who served our country. I'm honored that my grandfather and grandmother get to rest here together. It's a nice place. And I'm glad that they are reunited. read more

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My husband would have loved his service...."United States Air Force" Military Honors & the Gun salute were amazing..... These are all volunteers and I can't say enough about them... they are very professional and take great pride..... Thank you all for a beautiful celebration.... read more

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My beloved parents and son are buried here. It's not easy to visit the ones you love. But coming here brings me a sense of peace. My dad who proudly served in the Marine Corps and my son served in the US Army were given honors when they were laid to rest. The staff were very professional and accommodating. The grounds keeper makes sure that the burial sites are always at its best. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - My beloved parents - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

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Excellent experience. I'm proud to visit The National Cemetery in Riverside where my Father is buried. On Memorial Day each marker has an American Flag. A sea of flags is touching. His final resting place is Beautiful. read more

Today we are here for the Military Ceremony for my Dad, Bruce. He was an Army Corporal in Korea but is still entitled to full honors as a Veteran with a Honorable Discharge. Everything but flowers are paid for by the US Government as Part of our military agreement. Today would have been his Birthday and today is Vietnam Veterans Honor Day. He was in Korea, I was Vietnam. His Brother will be here, a Marine Officer and Pilot that was in both conflicts. He and I were actually in Danang at the same time During the TET Offensive in 1967. Go Army read more

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They handled are service very professionally and in a prompt but appropriate manner, thank you to everyone involved in helping us lay our Grandmother to rest on the beautiful hill at Riverside Cemetery read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Missing our loving Grandmother - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Totally a beautiful cemetery that is here to honor those that have served in the military. I've been here for more Funerales than I care to admit all of them have been very nice since the military covers most of it obviously, it's a good value. Even if you don't know, someone that's buried here there's parts of it that you should stop by and see just because it's beautiful and it has history Also, there's a lot of ducks and stuff in the pond You can tell by just looking at the pictures here how beautiful it is This year we tried to enjoy some of their concert for heroes The concert was 2 to 3 hours, but the fireworks was about 2 to 3 minutes Definitely bring your own chair and a picnic for that occasion read more

Taking the little one to visit her great grandfather....The staff are compassionate and professional, guiding families with care during some of life's most emotional moments. I was especially touched by the ceremonial honors--precise, respectful, and unforgettable. The sound of the 21-gun salute echoing across the hills, followed by the folding of the flag, was a moment I'll never forget. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - taking the little one to see her great grandfather - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Beautiful Military Cemetery. Well maintained and a peaceful resting place. I often see friends of those buried here gathering and reflecting on the memories of their loved ones. Thank you to all that work here keeping the beauty and the integrity of such a special place. read more

It's a very beautiful cemetery. Stopped by on Memorial Day to visit our loved one and everyone had a flag on their stone. Such a beautiful way to honor them. It was a pretty busy day however the staff had everything under control. They were directing traffic so entrances and exits were moving smoothly. read more

We had to bury my Mom on Friday, February 20th. Everything was great, except the line to get in. Fernando Garcia was the employee that helped and coordinated my Mom's service. I can say thank you so much for everything you did. The service and professionalism you did, was exceptional greatly appreciated. You are a great employee!!! I hope everyone is just like you. Thank you to Riverside National Cemetery for hiring an exceptional great man. Thank you so much during our difficult time, that you made easier for us. read more

What I learned from our experience: Our loved one was blessed with the VA Honor detail that was present at his internment represent by the US Navy. This was a memorable experience for our family. My children and I extend our gratitude to these service personnel who provided Taps and the Honor detail, they brought dignity to a difficult family situation. Rest is Peace Steven B. Dominguez. Your two beautiful and amazing daughters and your beloved granddaughter will hold your memory dear. The Riverside National Cemetery is hallowed ground for those who served in our nations Armed Forces and their loved ones. As part of a qualifying VA program, veterans can select to be interred here. There are rules and protocols that apply. If you bring flags or flowers, expect to take them with you on your visits post internment. Parking areas to visit gravesites are limited. Wear comfortable shoes for visits and dress according to the weather, hot or cold. Overhead jets fly for training at nearby March Air Force base, so it gets loud on flybys. If attending a funeral, be early and prepare your family for the experience, you have 30 minutes on outdoor pavilions that look like picnic areas in a city park, parking is limited, emotions run high and you need to respect the timeline gifted. If your family desires another experience, I would suggest paying for a burial in a different location that you have more input into the creative process of your celebration of life. The pavilion that honors notable warriors, no parking area as well, which is awkward. No family pets allowed. If visiting a gravesite, the burial grounds are identified with small block markers. Each memorial on the upper right-hand corner has the identification number. Parking is awkward here, there are not a lot of pull-out parking areas to visit memorials or parking lots, makes it difficult to navigate and you don't want to block a pavilion driveway if you are visiting your loved one's site, nor get into their vehicle procession. The processional vehicle line is numbered, once your VA white van arrives with your loved one's physical remains, they will be on time. Preplan way in advance and include your family members in the process. Across the street from the cemetery is a hotel, gas station, coffee and food joints that are convenience businesses. Volunteers seem to work there and they interface with the public. Traveling to this cemetery has serious traffic considerations to add to travel plans. It will be helpful if the VA gets the Orange County National Cemetery going, but I wouldn't hold my breath in 2025. GBNF: I attended Medal of Honor (MoH) recipient Col. Millett's funeral years back and took time with my children to visit his grave, he is buried on the next lane to a second MoH recipient, true warfighters. read more

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This cemetery can be confusing however it's easy once you've been a couple of times. The grass is green all around except in the places where they're doing construction. The grave sites were clean and all debris was in the trash. My father's headstone and all that I noticed were clean. When you enter this a beautiful water exhibit and the office is the left. Here you can find where your family member is buried on a computer that will print out to simplify the process of finding your loved one. In this area is also restroom that are gender specific. As well as a couple of tables and seats just in case you want to eat. I'm looking forward to visiting for Veteran's Day to honor my father and all the veterans buried here read more

The Riverside National Cemetery is a final resting place for veterans that have served in the armed forces. I visited here after a cousin of mine passed away, he served in the navy a number of years. The staff was very helpful, empathetic and courteous, providing every need. The grounds are kept up and maintained, the facilities were very clean and directions easy to follow. Soldiers provided a gun salute at the service. The burial was well done, peaceful and serene. read more

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My grandfather earned his angel wings March 30, 2023. It was the hardest thing I've ever endured. He was a proud Navy man, having served his country for over 25 years. I was relieved to know he would be later to rest in a cemetery as beautiful and respectful as Riverside National Cemetery with others who served as well. After his homegoing celebration, a horse and carriage carried his body through the cemetery. We were met by two soldiers who paid their respects to my Papa. I cried at the respect they showed to both him, and us. As they folded their flag and presented it to my grandmother, I could see the compassion and love they had for her. I've never witnessed such an honorable deed. Everything the cemetery did for us was appreciated. As for Papa's resting area, it's gorgeous. The grass is always green, it's clean, and they do an excellent job at maintaining the grounds. It's a tranquil feeling to have being there, full of peace and serenity. There is a lake too. I am thankful that we were in good care with this place, I couldn't ask for a more perfect place for a good man such as Papa to be laid to rest at. read more

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Our father was laid to rest here back in April. We wanted to do a tree donation to the cemetery in his memory. Tho the grounds are beautiful and so well maintained, Our dad loved gardening and we loved the idea of doing a tree donation in his honor. From the start the lead groundskeeper Charles was helpful, responsive and informative. After 5 months of planning our beautiful tree was planted. We hope for full growth in the years to come to shade families visiting their loved ones. read more

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My dad had a beautiful and heartfelt graveside service! They were prompt, professional, accommodating, attentive.

Made our day special without any issues. Service was great. Grounds were impeccable and staff were kind and compassionate. Could not have asked for anything more. read more

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My father in law was laid to rest on July, 23, 2020. RIP Everything about this memorial park is beautiful. From the entrance, to the ponds, pathways, green grass, green and tall trees and most importantly, the final resting place of the thousands of American heroes and their spouces buried in this place The service and the way it was organized by a very professional staff was memorable and truly appreciated. I cannot thank the entire staff for all their hard work, PROFESSIONALISM, dedication and assuring that such a painful day to the entire family was less painful and comforting. THANK YOU! Social distancing is strictly enforced and all attendees are reminded over and over of this strict rule. The service itself was very organized and brief (20 minutes from start to finish). Attendees are not allowed to follow the hearse to the grave site though the family is provided with a map to the exact final resting location in order to visit at a later date. Attendees are encouraged to drive safely as they leave the memorial park. This was very effective in getting attendees to leave as soon as possible as there were many other services taking place and the last thing you need is for this memorial park to be packed. I am happy that my father in law was laid to rest at this location as this was his wish . To be buried with other American war heroes just like this Vietnam Veteran was a hero to us. read more

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This is the cemetery my dad is buried. It's huge and its always kept nice and clean. I really appreciate all the hard work to keep this place going and respecting our loved ones. I bring my chair and sit with dad for hours before heading back to long beach. They have lakes which is very nice and relaxing. Great staff to and looks like they are expending more in the back areas.. Today they had a christmas reefs for EVERY vet buried and i almost cried when i saw one at my dad site. Not much more to say but this place is awesome. Keep up the good work! read more

Sad day to be here attending an interment of a friend's husband who served in the military. Of course we didn't know where the services was going to be at so as you enter the gate we were informed how to get there. I'm so amazed that a blue line on the lane will lead you to a numbered lane where cars were lined up to follow the Hearst. As we were driving I had observed the grounds are kept so neat. You could hardly see the grass level headstones and seems like a whole lot of just green grass field. My second time to attend a burial service to honor those veterans who served the country. May he Rest In Peace. read more

Maybe closed on weekends? Nobody available on Sat. NOV. 9th. No open office for directory, happened to catch someone leaving the area to help us. read more

We Laid to rest my Father In Law. Please understand that this is a military operation . Everything is conducted with precision, accuracy, and punctuality. We were treated with the up most respect. All military personnel attending you are, usually volunteers. Please thank them. We were truly grateful. read more

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Beautiful place, very clean, organized staff, & very professional. They were caring, sincere, & accommodating.

Riverside National Cemetery is a well maintained, beautiful, respectful, sprawling cemetery where eligible US veterans and their spouses may be buried. This cemetery is huge, and it has a lot of formal memorials. One word that comes to mind whenever I visit Riverside National Cemetery is "reverence" because I get a strong feeling of deep respect for the men and women buried here. This cemetery was established in 1976, and was dedicated and opened for burials on Veteran's Day in 1978. Visually, this cemetery looks like a lush, mostly grassy, and very green park due to the use of flat, flush gravesite markers that don't get damaged by the machines that mow the grass. It has some lakes and fountains, and clean restrooms. Anyone needing assistance with gravesite location can go to the National Cemetery Administration website as a resource, go to the onsite administration office, or use a kiosk at the administration building onsite. My mom is buried here since my dad is an Army veteran. We stopped to visit her gravesite 8 weeks ago before we started our road trip back to Atlanta. In the almost 20 years since my mom died and was buried here, her marker has always been presentable and has been in the same condition that it was when it was first put into place. The cemetery has flower containers available at various locations spread throughout the cemetery that visitors can use whenever they want to leave flowers at the gravesite. In all the times I've visited my moms grave (and also the graves of an uncle and aunt of mine who are buried at Riverside National Cemetery), I've witnessed single visitors to whole families who have knelt in silence the whole time they were there, to people singing songs and playing guitars, to people sitting on portable lawn chairs celebrating and holding up their alcoholic drinks while toasting their loved ones. Since I'm a US Air Force veteran who's eligible to be buried here, I plan on being put at rest here also, but, hopefully, and God willing, it won't be any time soon. Riverside National Cemetery is a very beautiful cemetery. read more

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Absolutely beautiful place to practice photography as the grounds are well-kept and amazing. A wonderful tribute to our fallen heroes read more

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I said my final goodbye to my grandfather here. The staff involved in laying him to rest were so kind and respectful to my family and our grieving. This facility is very well kept and organized. My only qualm is that this place is so far from the freeway. Thank you for taking care of my grandfather! read more

Truly terrible. I had one question. My dad died a year ago today and we had the service and interment a month later at Riverside. I needed to know what, if any, flowers could I sent to his mausoleum - in other words, could flowers be put in a small attached vase? And where do I order them from? (The answer is no - but I had to go to other resources to figure this out, for the reasons spelled out below. I had read the exhaustive material online but that did not answer my question). You would think that would be an easy inquiry, right? But no. I dialed long distance two days ago and listened and listened to all the prerecorded junk. WHEN I hit #5 "to speak to a live funeral person" I was disconnected five times. I called back - again from the east coast - and hit "0" - didn't work. So I hit one of the five options where I might get a live person who could connect me. So I tried "scheduling " and got an incredibly unhelpful nasty woman who couldn't be bothered with my problem. When I asked "well, if you had to reach a live funeral director person where would you dial?" I received a belligerent "well, I don't have to call there". So I said the obvious "is there ANY live person you can forward me to?" And she connected me to "main scheduling" where I was on hold for 29 minutes. Shame on you! GRIEVING FAMILIES are trying to reach a live person there and can't! I will be there when you appear before Congress to defend your budget and ask for more. And I will testify as to how you currently can't even handle grieving families by answering your own phones. Fortunately, Google (honestly! I had to go there!) told me about the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee and I called there and left a frustrated message. I received back a text explaining what they could and could not do. I was very impressed that for $25 they figured out where my dad was and were able to leave a small floral cup at the bottom of his stack of boxes. And even sent me a photo. HUGE FAIL on the cemetery's end! read more

This has to be one of the most beautiful and well kept cemeteries I have been to. Came here for memorial Day and shed lots of tears. God bless read more

Riverside National Cemetery is an amazing week kept and beautiful place. Although they didn't do Memorial Day services in 2020 or 2021 due to the pandemic, they did allow 'Flag For Every Heal' program to resume this year. Hundreds of volunteers put American Flags on every grave site in the entire complex. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it's a breathtaking sight to see how many people who have served our country have been put to rest there. read more

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This cemetery is beautiful and well maintained. Nice to see that Veterans and their families have something special and designated for them. My mother is at rest here. They close at sunset, so visits must occur prior to sundown. There are always flowers vendors that are local which is also convenient. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Overall this is a really nice National Cemetery. I come here to perform Military Funereal Honors all the time. My only issue is it's very business like how they run their funereals. They only allow 30m for the families to recognize their loved ones and it's on to the next one. I'm guessing because there are so many Veterans that need to be buried they run it like this. read more

This was my first time visiting the father in law on his birthday 19OCT. The cemetery is well maintained and clean throughout the grounds. We also stopped by to see another person buried here. I like how the burial plots are all numbered so you can find a loved one easily. Unfortunately these new burial plots look all the same and don't have a unique tombstone like the old historic cemeteries. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Dennis Smith 19OCT1931 - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Beautiful grounds !!! Well kept, love visiting here. Great staff I am waiting for an opening thats suits me so I can apply! I would love to be apart of the Riverside National Cemetery family!! read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Beautiful grounds!! - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

What defines a person? What they honor and cherish? The things that they say? Who they love? Their experiences? How they use their time? My father wasn't the kind of Dad that gushed over my school work; or inflated my ego; or gave false hopes and promises. He wasn't much of a dreamer; and he may not have truly understood me due to differences of generation and culture. He WAS strict, proud, controlled, and of high principle. He watched his money and he took care of the car. He did some wrong in his life, but he was a good man. And he WAS always there when others had run, picked me up when no-one else would. Near the end, he would light up during each and every minute that we had together. He lived and loved fully; albeit on his own terms. And he is my silent hero. He is at rest now at this glorious expanse of grass and meadow. A soft breeze gently ruffles the petals of the blooms left for each fallen soldier. With each sunrise... more bodies are returned to the earth, and more souls returned to the Lord... but at this moment it feels like the park on a Sunday afternoon. Visits here are where unadulterated truths unfold. Not the least of which is that we are all losing to the forces of time. So spend as much time as you can with those you love. Even when you think you don't want to. There will be moments in the future that you will miss them more than words can describe. read more

Riverside National Cemetery - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Shameful experience very unorganized I confirmed on Friday with dale that my father was having full honors well that didn't happen we were taken directly to burial site my priest and bagpipe player had to do there part there the bearded ass that representss the cemetery told me that he listened to the next of kin what the hell is this hillybly country my lawyer had specifically called and talked with them months eatlier that they were not to speak with my estranged brother who was trying to ruin my parents funeral and burial. My armed guard kept him away from the funeral I guess I needed one at the burial as well shameful how my dad who risked his life in ww 11 was deprived of honors by a estranged family member and a careless employee and shave that beard look a mess I could have buried my parents somewhere nice if my dad wasn't getting honors that was the whole idea I can afford the best for them and I got the worse sorry mom and dad read more

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