Downey Cemetery Headstones
Information about Downey Cemetery in Downey, with Current Headstone Prices, Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations.
Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations
Downey Cemetery permits flat granite markers only, set level with the ground; upright monuments and benches aren’t permitted. Markers are a single solid piece of granite, three inches thick, in any of our 18 granite colors, with no border or edge restrictions.
Baby Marker 18″ × 12″ × 3″
The smallest marker permitted at Downey, sized for cremation and infant graves.
Single Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″
The largest marker permitted on a single adult grave at Downey. Room for a name, dates, and a short inscription.
Companion Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″
A double-grave marker for two adjoining plots, the largest size the District permits.
Downey Cemetery allows our full palette of 18 granite colors.
Not sure what size fits your family’s plot? Give us a call and we’ll look it up for you.
Current Headstone Prices at Downey Cemetery
Memorial pricing for Downey Cemetery depends on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and the artwork or inscription you choose.
Flat Granite Markers
Baby Marker 18″ × 12″ × 3″: from $452
Single 24″ × 12″ × 3″: from $650
Companion 28″ × 16″ × 3″: from $830
Downey Cemetery District charges a setting fee on all markers, billed separately from the memorial (see our FAQ below for the fee schedule). Every quote from us is itemized. Bring us a competitor’s written quote and we’ll match or beat it. See our full pricing page →
What Families Say About Us
What Families Ask About Downey Cemetery
Do you handle everything with Downey Cemetery?
Yes. We design and engrave the memorial at our Chino factory, and once you approve the design proof we take it from there: paperwork, cemetery approval, and delivery coordination. No separate calls to Downey Cemetery on your end.
What are Downey Cemetery’s visiting hours?
Downey Cemetery is open from dawn to dusk. The cemetery office is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. For holiday hours or section access questions, call the cemetery office at (562) 904-7238.
What types of memorials are allowed at Downey Cemetery?
Downey Cemetery allows flat granite markers only, set level with the ground. Upright monuments and benches are not permitted. See the Approved Sizes section above for every permitted size.
Why can’t I buy the headstone from the cemetery?
Downey Cemetery is a public cemetery district, and California law prohibits public cemeteries from selling memorials. Families buy the marker from a monument company like ours, and the District installs it for a setting fee.
What are the setting fees at Downey Cemetery?
As of July 1, 2026, Downey Cemetery District charges a single setting fee of $644, paid to the District. This fee is separate from the cost of the memorial itself. Read Downey Cemetery District’s Grave Marker Policy (PDF) →
Who installs the marker at Downey Cemetery?
Downey Cemetery District’s own crew. We deliver the finished memorial to the cemetery, and their team sets it level with the ground. The setting fee covers this installation.
How long does it take to get a headstone made and set at Downey Cemetery?
In-stock flat markers are ready in 2–4 weeks. Special orders may take longer; we’ll let you know up front. The District sets markers no earlier than three weeks after burial, to give the grave time to settle.
Can I add an inscription to an existing memorial at Downey Cemetery?
Yes. We add inscriptions to existing memorials on site at Downey Cemetery. We bring our portable engraving equipment right to the gravesite, so there’s no need to disturb the memorial or coordinate a removal. Adding a second name, a death date, or a short inscription typically takes a couple of hours on site. Learn more about on-site engraving →
From Our Chino Factory to Downey Cemetery
Our factory and showrooms in Chino are about 34 miles from Downey Cemetery, roughly a 39-minute drive via the 60 and the 605. Every memorial bound for Downey is designed and hand-finished here in Chino, then delivered by our own team.
Downey Cemetery is an easy drive from our Chino factory, so we’d love for you to visit us in person.
A Downey Landmark Since 1868
Founded when W.A. Spurlock donated an acre beside his young daughter’s grave as a burial ground for the area.
Downey Cemetery traces back to 1868. William H. Pendleton later added more land, and the neighboring Downey Masonic Lodge began its own adjoining graveyard in the 1870s. In 1928, Los Angeles County combined the two into the Downey Cemetery District. Today the cemetery is the resting place for more than 9,000 people, including veterans from the Civil War through the Gulf War.
Families from across southeast Los Angeles County use Downey Cemetery, including Downey, Bellflower, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate.
Ownership: Public special district. Governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Phone: (562) 904-7238
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Honoring a Loved One at Downey Cemetery?
Visit our Chino factory to see granite samples and full-size markers in every color the District allows, or call and we can talk through what’s possible for your family’s plot at Downey Cemetery. No appointment required, but a quick call ahead lets us make sure the right person is here to help you.
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