The average price of a burial plot in Illinois is $3,184. This is based on an analysis of 1,283 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $6,693 and as low as $500. Grave plots are 11% cheaper in Illinois than in 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 Illinois
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Freeport, IL | $500 | -84% |
| Willow Springs, IL | $800 | -75% |
| Elgin, IL | $900 | -72% |
| Hillside, IL | $1,136 | -64% |
| Westmont, IL | $1,163 | -63% |
| Batavia, IL | $1,279 | -60% |
| Aurora, IL | $1,301 | -59% |
| Northbrook, IL | $1,397 | -56% |
| Northlake, IL | $1,488 | -53% |
| Lemont, IL | $1,566 | -51% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in Illinois
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Skokie, IL | $6,693 | 110% |
| Palatine, IL | $6,400 | 101% |
| Joliet, IL | $6,173 | 94% |
| Bethalto, IL | $5,933 | 86% |
| Edwardsville, IL | $5,880 | 85% |
| Gurnee, IL | $5,160 | 62% |
| Fairview Heights, IL | $4,941 | 55% |
| River Grove, IL | $4,934 | 55% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | $4,303 | 35% |
| Cary, IL | $4,300 | 35% |
Illinois: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Arlington Heights, IL | $4,303 | 35% |
| Aurora, IL | $1,301 | -59% |
| Batavia, IL | $1,279 | -60% |
| Belleville, IL | $4,074 | 28% |
| Bethalto, IL | $5,933 | 86% |
| Bloomington, IL | $3,874 | 22% |
| Blue Island, IL | $2,730 | -14% |
| Calumet Park, IL | $2,897 | -9% |
| Cary, IL | $4,300 | 35% |
| Chicago, IL | $3,135 | -2% |
| Darien, IL | $2,032 | -36% |
| Decatur, IL | $2,799 | -12% |
| Des Plaines, IL | $2,524 | -21% |
| Edwardsville, IL | $5,880 | 85% |
| Elgin, IL | $900 | -72% |
| Elmhurst, IL | $3,306 | 4% |
| Evergreen Park, IL | $2,450 | -23% |
| Fairview Heights, IL | $4,941 | 55% |
| Forest Park, IL | $4,287 | 35% |
| Freeport, IL | $500 | -84% |
| Godfrey, IL | $3,133 | -2% |
| Gurnee, IL | $5,160 | 62% |
| Hillside, IL | $1,136 | -64% |
| Homewood, IL | $3,448 | 8% |
| Joliet, IL | $6,173 | 94% |
| Lemont, IL | $1,566 | -51% |
| Loves Park, IL | $3,367 | 6% |
| Machesney Park, IL | $4,157 | 31% |
| Norridge, IL | $3,737 | 17% |
| North Chicago, IL | $1,705 | -46% |
| Northbrook, IL | $1,397 | -56% |
| Northlake, IL | $1,488 | -53% |
| Oak Brook Terrace, IL | $2,353 | -26% |
| Oak Lawn, IL | $2,512 | -21% |
| Oakbrook Terrace, IL | $2,463 | -23% |
| Oakbrook, IL | $1,798 | -44% |
| Oaklawn, IL | $2,188 | -31% |
| Palatine, IL | $6,400 | 101% |
| Pekin, IL | $3,060 | -4% |
| Peoria, IL | $3,604 | 13% |
| River Grove, IL | $4,934 | 55% |
| Rockford, IL | $3,819 | 20% |
| Schiller Park, IL | $2,886 | -9% |
| Skokie, IL | $6,693 | 110% |
| Springfield, IL | $3,338 | 5% |
| Stickney, IL | $3,834 | 20% |
| Vernon Hills, IL | $3,333 | 5% |
| Westmont, IL | $1,163 | -63% |
| Willow Springs, IL | $800 | -75% |
| Woodstock, IL | $4,263 | 34% |
| Worth, IL | $3,047 | -4% |
Illinois: 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 11 such cemeteries in Illinois. 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 |
| Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery | Open | 20953 W. Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421 | Phone: 815-423-9958 |
| Alton National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 600 Pearl Street Alton, IL 62002 | Phone: 314-845-8320 |
| Camp Butler National Cemetery | Open | 5063 Camp Butler Road Springfield, IL 62707-9722 | Phone: 217-492-4070 |
| Danville National Cemetery | Open | 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 | Phone: 217-554-4550 |
| Fort Sheridan National Cemetery | Cremation Only | Vatner Road Fort Sheridan, IL 60037 | Phone: 224-610-7296 |
| Mound City National Cemetery | Open | 141 State Highway 37 Mound City, IL 62963 | Phone: 618-748-9107 |
| Quincy National Cemetery | Closed | 36th & Maine Street Quincy, IL 62301 | Phone: 309-782-2094 |
| Rock Island National Cemetery | Open | Bldg 118 Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, IL 61299 | Phone: 309-782-2094 |
| Confederate Mound | Closed | Oak Woods Cemetery Chicago, IL 60637 | Phone: 815-423-9958 |
| North Alton Confederate Cemetery | Closed | 635 Rozier Street Alton, IL 62003 | Phone: 314-845-8320 |
| Rock Island Confederate Cemetery | Closed | Rodman Avenue Rock Island, IL 61299 | Phone: 309-782-2094 |
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 |
| Sunset Cemetery | 1707 N. 12th Street Quincy, IL 62301 | John Wingerter, Acting Administrator Phone: 217-222-8641 x202 |