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The average burial plot cost in Colorado is $3,514. This is based on an analysis of 764 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $6,800 and as low as $1,568. Colorado burial plots are 2% cheaper 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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Colorado: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
Aurora, CO | $2,367 | -33% |
Boulder, CO | $3,850 | 10% |
Broomfield, CO | $4,331 | 23% |
Centennial, CO | $6,003 | 71% |
Colorado Springs, CO | $3,624 | 3% |
Denver, CO | $4,493 | 28% |
Evergreen, CO | $990 | -72% |
Fort Collins, CO | $3,277 | -7% |
Grand Junction, CO | $1,568 | -55% |
Greeley, CO | $2,368 | -33% |
Lakewood, CO | $2,140 | -39% |
Littleton, CO | $3,246 | -8% |
Morrison, CO | $6,800 | 94% |
North Glenn, CO | $3,833 | 9% |
Pueblo, CO | $2,857 | -19% |
Thornton, CO | $3,658 | 4% |
Wheat Ridge, CO | $4,332 | 23% |
Colorado: 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 Colorado. 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 |
Fort Logan National Cemetery | Open | 4400 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver, CO 80236 | Phone: 303-761-0117 |
Fort Lyon National Cemetery | Open | 15700 County Road HH Las Animas, CO 81054 | Phone: 719-216-1025 |
Pikes Peak National Cemetery | Open | 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 | Phone: 719-216-1025 |
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? |
Veterans Memorial Cemetery Of Western Colorado | 2830 Riverside ParkwayGrand Junction, CO 81501 | Jessica Moratto, Cemetery Director Phone: 970-263-8986 | YES |
Colorado State Veterans Center At Homelake | 3749 Sherman Avenue Monte Vista, CO 81144Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97 Homelake, CO 81135 | Tyler Chacon, Director Phone: 719-852-5118 | NO |