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The average burial plot cost in Illinois is $1,275. This is based on an analysis of 432 cemeteries across the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as low as $125 and as high as $59,500. Burial plots are 45% cheaper in Illinois compared to other states.
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…
- Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in Illinois
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in Illinois
- Average Burial Plot Cost in Illinois by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Illinois
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Illinois
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial plot Cost in Illinois
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Willow Springs, IL | $402 | -68% |
| Freeport, IL | $467 | -63% |
| Waukegan, IL | $600 | -53% |
| Northlake, IL | $626 | -51% |
| Aurora, IL | $724 | -43% |
| Westmont, IL | $733 | -43% |
| Montgomery, IL | $750 | -41% |
| Hillside, IL | $790 | -38% |
| Addison Township, IL | $800 | -37% |
| Berwyn, IL | $800 | -37% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot cost in Illinois
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Skokie, IL | $4,708 | +269% |
| Joliet, IL | $4,190 | +229% |
| Bethalto, IL | $3,236 | +154% |
| Fairview Heights, IL | $3,032 | +138% |
| Gurnee, IL | $2,580 | +102% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | $2,440 | +91% |
| Machesney Park, IL | $2,438 | +91% |
| River Grove, IL | $2,307 | +81% |
| Springfield, IL | $2,299 | +80% |
| Cary, IL | $2,200 | +73% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in Illinois by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Addison Township, IL | $800 | -37% |
| Arlington Heights, IL | $2,440 | +91% |
| Aurora, IL | $724 | -43% |
| Batavia, IL | $829 | -35% |
| Belleville, IL | $2,025 | +59% |
| Berwyn, IL | $800 | -37% |
| Bethalto, IL | $3,236 | +154% |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,427 | +12% |
| Blue Island, IL | $2,034 | +60% |
| Calumet Park, IL | $1,045 | -18% |
| Cary, IL | $2,200 | +73% |
| Chicago, IL | $1,730 | +36% |
| Darien, IL | $917 | -28% |
| Decatur, IL | $1,120 | -12% |
| Des Plaines, IL | $1,103 | -13% |
| Elgin, IL | $825 | -35% |
| Elmhurst, IL | $1,633 | +28% |
| Evergreen Park, IL | $1,719 | +35% |
| Fairview Heights, IL | $3,032 | +138% |
| Forest Park, IL | $1,939 | +52% |
| Freeport, IL | $467 | -63% |
| Godfrey, IL | $940 | -26% |
| Gurnee, IL | $2,580 | +102% |
| Hillside, IL | $790 | -38% |
| Homewood, IL | $1,198 | -6% |
| Joliet, IL | $4,190 | +229% |
| Lemont, IL | $854 | -33% |
| Lombard, IL | $2,000 | +57% |
| Machesney Park, IL | $2,438 | +91% |
| Montgomery, IL | $750 | -41% |
| Norridge, IL | $1,889 | +48% |
| North Chicago, IL | $1,541 | +21% |
| Northbrook, IL | $1,748 | +37% |
| Northlake, IL | $626 | -51% |
| Oak Lawn, IL | $1,868 | +47% |
| Oakbrook Terrace, IL | $1,853 | +45% |
| Oaklawn, IL | $1,326 | +4% |
| Pekin, IL | $1,708 | +34% |
| Peoria, IL | $1,721 | +35% |
| River Grove, IL | $2,307 | +81% |
| Rockford, IL | $1,951 | +53% |
| Schiller Park, IL | $986 | -23% |
| Skokie, IL | $4,708 | +269% |
| Springfield, IL | $2,299 | +80% |
| Stickney, IL | $1,981 | +55% |
| Waukegan, IL | $600 | -53% |
| Westmont, IL | $733 | -43% |
| Willow Springs, IL | $402 | -68% |
| Woodstock, IL | $2,039 | +60% |
| Worth, IL | $1,266 | -1% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Illinois
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.
VA National and State Cemeteries with Free Burial Plots in Illinois
| 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 ext. 202 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Illinois
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.