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FitzHenry-Wiefels Cremation & Buria
44-700 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260 · (760) 568-9481
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★★★★★5.011 Google reviews

About FitzHenry-Wiefels Cremation & Buria

FitzHenry-Wiefels Cremation & Burial is an independently owned funeral home in Palm Desert, California, offering full-service options including cremation and burial. Their direct cremation starts at $1,565, which is a reasonable entry point for the Coachella Valley market. On Google, they hold a 5.0-star rating, though that score is based on only 11 reviews, so it reflects a limited sample and should be weighed accordingly. Families who value personalized, locally owned service may find this a comfortable fit, and speaking directly with staff about pricing for additional services is a good next step.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,330
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,700
Direct cremation from
$2,330
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,300
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$490
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$490
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$495
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$400
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$250
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
$1,565
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Ray Garcia
4 months ago

Ed and his staff were great. They helped me take care of my mother when she passed. They made the entire experience easy and treated us with such kindness. I'd highly recommend them. Thank you so much.

★★★★★thomas mortensen
9 months ago

Ed Sudderth the funeral director was very kind and helpful. He help me throught a very difficult time. I am very grateful for his kindness and help

★★★★★Donna Sturgeon
a year ago

I met with Ed Sudderth, Funeral Director at Fitzhenry-Weifel's Palm Desert. Ed has a very accessible, compassionate manner and was very helpful with my needs. Ed went further to explain the various options we all now have to have our remains preserved. Very informative! I will continue all of m…

★★★★★Vedrana McKeever
2 years ago

After you lose a loved one, your world is absolutely shattered. You really don’t know what to do. I was fortunate that my husband reached out to Fitzhenry Funeral home and started process with Ed. Oh Ed, what an incredible human being. A person truly needs to be very special person to do this job an…

★★★★★Sarah Crosby
5 years ago

After an emotional loss of my mother, I was fortunate to find FitzHenry-Wiefels. I asked a dear friend who he called when his mother passed and he recommended FitzHenry-Wiefels. The reviews online were very good and presented more of an intimate, caring approach versus a large organization which is…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(760) 568-9481
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews11 reviews →
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