Can You Sell Cemetery Plots?

Burial plot brokerages are often unregulated in the United States, but some U.S. law enforcement agencies regulate cemeteries and land transfer. Some states require that an individual who sells his burial plot must first offer to sell the plot back to the cemetery before a private sale or brokerage can take place.

How much do grave plots sell for?

A single plot in a private cemetery averages out from $2000-$5000, sometimes skyrocketing much higher than that in urban areas. The same single plot in a public cemetery averages out from $200-$2000, depending on whether you live in an urban or a rural area.

Do cemetery plots increase in value?

Cemetery plot values fluctuate in the same way as commercial and residential properties. ... Despite rising cemetery real estate costs, there is a buyer for every seller. If you're interested in selling, there are some things you need to plan before you make an investment in a burial plot. Burial plots are assets.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.