Burial Plot Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a burial plot and interment in Australia.
Many plots are sold as a renewable tenure (e.g. 25 years) rather than in perpetuity, check the term before buying.
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- Lawn cemeteries and outer-suburb or regional grounds are the most affordable, often a fraction of an inner-city metro plot for an otherwise similar burial.
- For couples and families, a double-depth plot lets two or more people share one burial space, roughly halving the per-person plot cost for a modest extra digging fee (around $590+).
- Confirm whether the quoted plot price already includes the perpetual-care or maintenance fee and the interment fee, as these are often itemised separately and can add several thousand dollars.
How we estimate this
The price you pay for a burial plot is really two or three separate charges. First is the plot itself (the right of interment): an outer-suburb or regional single lawn plot can be as little as $2,500–$3,000, while a basic adult lawn plot at a major metro cemetery such as Sydney's Rookwood starts closer to $9,000, and double-depth or premium positions run $12,000 and well beyond. Above-ground crypts can start around $30,000.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
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Understanding burial plot costs in Australia
The price you pay for a burial plot is really two or three separate charges. First is the plot itself (the right of interment): an outer-suburb or regional single lawn plot can be as little as $2,500–$3,000, while a basic adult lawn plot at a major metro cemetery such as Sydney's Rookwood starts closer to $9,000, and double-depth or premium positions run $12,000 and well beyond. Above-ground crypts can start around $30,000.
On top of the plot comes the interment fee, charged each time a burial takes place, averaging around $2,300 and reaching about $3,170 at premium metro cemeteries. Double or triple-depth digging adds a few hundred dollars but means a family can share one plot, which is the main way to bring down the per-person cost.
Location is the single biggest driver. Inner-city metro plots can cost three to four times an equivalent regional plot because of land scarcity, and that same scarcity is why many cemeteries, particularly in NSW, have shifted from selling plots in perpetuity to renewable tenure of 25, 50 or 99 years, with options to extend for a further fee. Always check the tenure term before you buy, because a perpetual plot and a 25-year renewable plot are very different products.
All in, a metro burial including plot, interment and the funeral itself commonly lands in the $15,000–$30,000+ range, while a regional lawn burial can be far less. These are indicative figures only; cemetery price lists vary widely and change regularly, so confirm the plot price, interment fee, maintenance charge and tenure term directly with the cemetery.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a burial plot cost in Australia?
From about $2,500–$3,000 for an outer-suburb or regional lawn plot up to $9,000–$12,000+ for a metro lawn plot, with premium positions and crypts higher, plus a separate interment fee averaging around $2,300.
Do I own a burial plot forever?
Not always. Many cemeteries, especially in NSW, now sell renewable tenure of 25, 50 or 99 years rather than perpetuity, with extension options, so always check the term before buying.
What extra fees apply beyond the plot price?
Typically an interment (burial) fee charged at each burial, sometimes a perpetual-care or maintenance fee, and a small surcharge for double-depth digging or a weekend interment.
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