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Cathedral City, California: Sonny Bono's Grave

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Desert Memorial Park

Address:
31705 Da Vall Dr., Cathedral City, CA
Directions:
Desert Memorial Park
Hours:
Gates open daily 7-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
760-328-3316
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Sonny Bono's Grave

A permanent marker now flags the burial site of celebrity and politician Sonny Bono.

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Sonny Bono's Grave

Sonny is located in section B-35 near the flag pole. There is an information kiosk at the office, as well as a map with other interments of interest.

[Tania, 12/07/2023]

Sonny Bono.

Sonny Bono's Grave

Frank is near the front of the cemetery. Sonny is to the right of the flag pole further back.

[Tj, 05/19/2017]
Sonny Bono's Grave

Frank Sinatra is buried in the same cemetery. Sonny is near the back and Frank near the front.

[MarkC, 04/17/2012]

America's Plaza.

Sonny Bono's Grave

The piles of flowers seem to have slowed, but then I did come on Thursday afternoon. Finding the grave was tough but the relatively new Americas Plaza (west end) was dedicated on the anniversary of his death.

[Drumbabe, 10/14/2010]

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