6 PRICES TRACKED
Cemetery plot
The grave itself, bought from the cemetery, not the funeral home. Prices swing enormously by location and whether the cemetery is public or private.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Idaho | Independent | Cemetery plot, in-district residentFiler Cemetery Maintenance District, a tax-based public cemetery near Twin Falls, in-district resident plot price, per local news report. | $550 | — | source |
| 2019 | Idaho | Independent | Cemetery plot, private cemetery starting priceSunset Memorial Park, a privately owned cemetery near Twin Falls, starting price for its lowest section (spaces range $995 to $2,500 by location). | $995 | — | source |
| 2026 | Pennsylvania | Independent | Cemetery plot, 1/3 lot for two burialsRose Hill Cemetery in Ambler, price for a 1/3 lot with space for two burials, includes perpetual care and deed, effective January 1 2026. | $1,900 | — | source |
| 2025 | Utah | Independent | Cemetery plotSalt Lake City Cemetery (municipal), resident price for a standard adult grave space including perpetual care, FY25 published fee schedule. | $2,343 | — | source |
| 2026 | US unspecified | Unknown | Cemetery plotChoice Mutual average cemetery plot / grave space, national | $2,750 | — | source |
| 2026 | Massachusetts | Independent | Cemetery plot, single grave with flush markerNewton Cemetery and Arboretum, single grave with flush marker, starting price on the 2026 price schedule. | $4,750 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does cemetery plot cost in the US?
Across 6 real US prices, the median is $2,122, ranging from $550 to $4,750. These are published General Price List figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do cemetery plot prices vary so much?
Funeral homes set their own fees, and third-party costs like the cemetery plot or crematory vary by state. A national chain and a local independent can be thousands apart for the same service.
How can I pay less for cemetery plot?
Ask several funeral homes for their General Price List (they must give it to you under the FTC Funeral Rule), compare the basic services fee, consider a direct cremation, and buy your own casket if you want. You are never obliged to accept the first quote.
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Methodology: prices here are figures from funeral homes' General Price Lists (required by the FTC Funeral Rule) and bills families reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number.