Desert Valley Mortuary
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Desert Valley Mortuary
138 S B, Somerton, AZ 85350 · (928) 627-7600
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★★★★★4.531 Google reviews
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About Desert Valley Mortuary

Desert Valley Mortuary is an independently owned funeral home in Somerton, Arizona, founded by local director Cesar Dominguez specifically as an alternative to the corporate-owned funeral homes that dominate the Yuma-area market; no founding year is publicly noted, but the business appears to be a relatively recent establishment. The mortuary offers traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, pre-planning, and out-of-state and international transfers, with 24-hour availability for first calls; an on-site cemetery has been described as forthcoming by staff, though families should confirm its current status directly. Specific pricing was not publicly available at the time of this profile, so families should request the itemized General Price List, which all U.S. funeral homes are legally required to provide; the mortuary's stated philosophy of no commission-based arrangers and no pressure toward higher-cost options suggests a value-conscious approach, but this cannot be confirmed without GPL data. Desert Valley holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google across 31 reviews, with nearly every reviewer naming Cesar Dominguez personally and praising his responsiveness, compassion, and hands-on involvement; no negative patterns appear in the available reviews, though the modest review volume means families may want to check Ever Loved and Yelp for a fuller picture before making a decision.

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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$995
Direct cremation from
$995
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$950
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
Contact
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$200
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
Contact
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$995
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
Contact

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Joana V
a month ago

Let me just start by saying that everyone working here is amazing. In December 2024 my father passed away, everything was very well taken care of, Cesar gives you a peace of mind in that time of need. Cesar also mentioned to us that they were opening their cemetery right on their property. For that …

★★★★★Anna Patane
5 months ago

Cesar and the entire DVM staff we had an encounter with were beyond amazing. Such a difficult day to lose a loved one and my phone call was answered right away and arrangements were made within a couple hours. A process I never wanted to experience, but Cesar helped us every step of the way and took…

★★★★★Paria Khanoom
a year ago

When Tata and Nana passed (back-to-back within less than 7 months) we reached out to Desert Valley Mortuary to take care of our loved ones and their services. We met with Cesar to go over the details. He was compassionate, caring, professional and helpful during our most vulnerable and difficult hou…

★★★★★Sandra Clark
a year ago

Cesar I’m beyond grateful 🥹 for everything you helped our Family are truly blessed with how services turned out. It was by far the hardest goodbye I have ever experienced in my lifetime for my dearest brother Marcos Sanchez Alvarado but all your staff did an amazing job even the secretary was att…

★★★★★Jessica Morales
2 years ago

Cesar was amazing helping through these difficult sad times. He made the process easy and was very helpful with all his knowledge. Him and his staff are very professional, caring, and patient. Andrea She was very nice and helpful through the process as well. The services were great. We truly appreci…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
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Phone(928) 627-7600
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews31 reviews →
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