The District of Distinction recognition is awarded by the Special District Leadership Foundation to special districts that show their commitment to good governance, transparency, prudent fiscal policies and sound operating practices.

On September 26, 2018  the Temecula Public Cemetery District received their District of Distinction Gold Level Re-accreditation form CSDA located in Indian Wells, Ca. The presentor was Senator Jeff Stone, General Manager, Cindi Beaudet accepted the award on behalf of the District.