The average price of a burial plot in Georgia is $4,301. This is based on an analysis of 362 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $7,625 and as low as $1,833. If you live in Georgia, you will likely pay 20% more for a grave plot than the rest of the country.
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 arrangements, we recommend contacting at least a few cemeteries to get a price that is right for your family.
Cities with the most affordable cemetery burial plot costs in Georgia
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Norcross, GA | $1,833 | -57% |
| Decatur, GA | $1,930 | -55% |
| Stockbridge, GA | $2,198 | -49% |
| Augusta, GA | $2,330 | -46% |
| Savannah, GA | $2,947 | -31% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in Georgia
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Albany, GA | $7,625 | 77% |
| Carrollton, GA | $7,083 | 65% |
| Roswell, GA | $6,952 | 62% |
| Athens, GA | $6,832 | 59% |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $6,170 | 43% |
Georgia: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Albany, GA | $7,625 | 77% |
| Athens, GA | $6,832 | 59% |
| Atlanta, GA | $3,204 | -26% |
| Augusta, GA | $2,330 | -46% |
| Carrollton, GA | $7,083 | 65% |
| College Park, GA | $4,303 | 0% |
| Columbus, GA | $3,470 | -19% |
| Decatur, GA | $1,930 | -55% |
| Jonesboro, GA | $4,823 | 12% |
| Lithonia, GA | $5,525 | 28% |
| Macon, GA | $4,050 | -6% |
| Marietta, GA | $3,827 | -11% |
| Norcross, GA | $1,833 | -57% |
| Rome, GA | $3,601 | -16% |
| Rossville, GA | $3,941 | -8% |
| Roswell, GA | $6,952 | 62% |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $6,170 | 43% |
| Savannah, GA | $2,947 | -31% |
| Snellville, GA | $3,165 | -26% |
| Stockbridge, GA | $2,198 | -49% |
| Stone Mountain, GA | $4,600 | 7% |
| Tucker, GA | $4,208 | -2% |
Georgia: 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 2 such cemeteries in Georgia. 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 |
| Georgia National Cemetery | Open | 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive Canton, GA 30114 | Phone: 866-236-8159 Or 770-479-9300 |
| Marietta National Cemetery | Closed | 500 Washington Avenue Marietta, GA 30060 | Phone: 866-236-8159 |
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 |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Services | GDVS Central Office Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970 Atlanta, GA 30334 | Russell Feagin, Director, Health and Memorials Division Phone: 478-445-2544 |
| Georgia Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery – Milledgeville | 2617 Vinson Highway Milledgeville, GA 31061 | Linda Lavender, Cemetery Director Phone: 478-445-3363 |
| Georgia Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery – Glennville | 8819 U.S. Highway 301 Glennville, GA 30427 | Ernie Cowart, Cemetery Director Phone: 912-654-5398 |
| Georgia War Veterans Home | 2249 Carl Vinson Hwy Milledgeville, GA 31061 | Russell Feagin, Director, Health and Memorials Division Phone: 478-445-2544 |