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The average burial plot cost in Arizona is $2,945. This is based on an analysis of 359 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $20,500 and as low as $125. Burial plots in Arizona cost 27% more than the national average.
Keep in mind that costs can and will vary depending on factors such as the type of burial plot you purchase, how many you plan to purchase, the cemetery and the market demand for burial plots within your area or around the cemetery you’d like to purchase a plot in.
When making burial arrangements, we recommend contacting at least a few cemeteries to get a price that is right for you and your family.
In this article:
- Average Burial Plot Cost in Arizona by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Arizona
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Arizona
Average Burial Plot Cost in Arizona by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,200 | -59% |
| Bonita, AZ | $3,733 | +27% |
| Chandler, AZ | $3,332 | +13% |
| El Mirage, AZ | $3,212 | +9% |
| Glendale, AZ | $3,101 | +5% |
| Lake Havasu, AZ | $1,900 | -35% |
| Mesa, AZ | $3,069 | +4% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,068 | +4% |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $3,950 | +34% |
| Sun City West, AZ | $1,500 | -49% |
| Sun City, AZ | $3,868 | +31% |
| Tucson, AZ | $2,085 | -29% |
| Yuma, AZ | $2,544 | -14% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Arizona
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 2 such cemeteries in Arizona. Keep in mind these are not guaranteed to have any open spots. Please see below for contact information as well as burial plot availability.
VA National and State Cemeteries with Free Burial Plots in Arizona
| Cemetery | Open plots? | Address | Phone |
| National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona | Open | 23029 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85024 | Phone: 480-513-3600 |
| Prescott National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313 | Phone: 928-717-7569 |
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 |
| Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo | 14317 Veterans Drive, Camp Navajo PO Box 16419 Bellemont, AZ 86015 | LTC Andrew Griffin, USAF, Ret., Ed.D., Cemetery Administrator Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Phone: 928-214-3474 |
| Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana | 15950 N Luckett Road Marana, AZ 85653 | Nicole Contreras, Cemetery Administrator Phone: 520-638-4869 |
| Monte Calvario Cemetery | 5149 W. Omokol Tucson, AZ 85757 | Letticia M. Baltazar, Cemetery Manager Phone: 520-879-6317 |
| San Carlos Apache Tribal Veterans Cemetery in San Carlos | 42700 W US Highway 70San Carlos, AZ 85550 | Terry Rambler, Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe Phone: 928-475-2361 |
| Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery | 1300 Buffalo Soldier TrailSierra Vista, AZ 85635 | Joe Larson, Director Phone: 520-458-7144 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Arizona
If you’re on the market for a cemetery plot, you may find the listings on eBay helpful. Depending on what’s available, you stand to save money on on your burial plot costs with the right bidding strategy.