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The average burial plot cost in South Carolina is $3,782. This is based on an analysis of 401 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $8,500 and as low as $1,200. South Carolinians pay 6% more for burial plots than the national average.
Keep in mind that these costs will vary depending on your specific situation. Depending on the type of burial plot you purchase, how many, and in what zip code, these prices may vary significantly from the average.
When making burial arrangements, we recommend contacting at least a few cemeteries to get a price that is right for your family.
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Cities with the most affordable cemetery burial plot costs in South Carolina
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Hanahan, SC | $1,200 | -68% |
| Clemson, SC | $1,500 | -60% |
| Orangeburg, SC | $1,574 | -58% |
| North Augusta, SC | $1,900 | -50% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $2,331 | -38% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in South Carolina
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Lexington, SC | $8,500 | 125% |
| Langley, SC | $8,000 | 112% |
| Moncks Corner, SC | $5,687 | 50% |
| Simpsonville, SC | $5,654 | 49% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $5,433 | 44% |
South Carolina: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Anderson, SC | $2,665 | -30% |
| Blacksburg, SC | $2,830 | -25% |
| Camden, SC | $3,367 | -11% |
| Charleston, SC | $3,948 | 4% |
| Clemson, SC | $1,500 | -60% |
| Columbia, SC | $4,538 | 20% |
| Fountain Inn, SC | $4,517 | 19% |
| Goose Creek, SC | $4,000 | 6% |
| Greenville, SC | $4,483 | 19% |
| Greenwood, SC | $4,167 | 10% |
| Hanahan, SC | $1,200 | -68% |
| Langley, SC | $8,000 | 112% |
| Laurens, SC | $3,333 | -12% |
| Lexington, SC | $8,500 | 125% |
| Moncks Corner, SC | $5,687 | 50% |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | $2,965 | -22% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $5,433 | 44% |
| North Augusta, SC | $1,900 | -50% |
| North Charleston, SC | $4,079 | 8% |
| Orangeburg, SC | $1,574 | -58% |
| Piedmont, SC | $2,371 | -37% |
| Rock Hill, SC | $3,408 | -10% |
| Simpsonville, SC | $5,654 | 49% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $2,331 | -38% |
| Summerville, SC | $2,678 | -29% |
| York, SC | $3,217 | -15% |
South Carolina: VA national and state cemeteries with free burial plots
If you are a veteran, service member or eligible family member you may be eligible for a free burial at a national VA cemetery. There are 3 such cemeteries in South Carolina. Keep in mind these are not guaranteed to have any open spots. Please see below for contact information as well as burial plot availability.
| Cemetery | Open plots? | Address | Phone |
| Beaufort National Cemetery | Open | 1601 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902 | Phone: 843-524-3925 |
| Florence National Cemetery | Open | 803 E National Cemetery Rd. Florence, SC 29501 | Phone: 843-669-8783 |
| Fort Jackson National Cemetery | Open | 4170 Percival Road Columbia, SC 29229 | Phone: 866-577-5248 |
State VA cemeteries have similar free burial options as well, though these come with residency requirements. Contact your local VA office to learn more.
| Institution | Address | Contact | VA Funded? |
| M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery | 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621 | Carey D. Bolt, Jr., Cemetery Superintendent Phone: 864-332-8022 | YES |