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Desert Valley Mortuary
138 North Ave. B, Somerton, AZ 85350
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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.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$995
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,454
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
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$200
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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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
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