The average price of a burial plot in Indiana is $4,127. This is based on an analysis of 338 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $10,000 and as low as $650. The Indiana average is 15% more expensive 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 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 Indiana
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Morristown, IN | $650 | -84% |
| New Castle, IN | $700 | -83% |
| Fishers, IN | $750 | -82% |
| Portage, IN | $1,200 | -71% |
| Osceola, IN | $1,445 | -65% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in Indiana
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Westfield, IN | $10,000 | 142% |
| Michigan City, IN | $9,000 | 118% |
| Valparaiso, IN | $7,113 | 72% |
| Hobart, IN | $6,500 | 58% |
| Merrillville, IN | $5,950 | 44% |
Indiana: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Bloomington, IN | $5,799 | 41% |
| Cicero, IN | $5,000 | 21% |
| Crown point, IN | $2,700 | -35% |
| Evansville, IN | $4,714 | 14% |
| Fishers, IN | $750 | -82% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $4,191 | 2% |
| Greenwood, IN | $4,562 | 11% |
| Hobart, IN | $6,500 | 58% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $3,350 | -19% |
| Kokomo, IN | $4,550 | 10% |
| Merrillville, IN | $5,950 | 44% |
| Michigan City, IN | $9,000 | 118% |
| Morristown, IN | $650 | -84% |
| Muncie, IN | $3,850 | -7% |
| New Albany, IN | $4,342 | 5% |
| New Castle, IN | $700 | -83% |
| Osceola, IN | $1,445 | -65% |
| Portage, IN | $1,200 | -71% |
| Schererville, IN | $5,171 | 25% |
| South Bend, IN | $1,998 | -52% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $1,748 | -58% |
| Valparaiso, IN | $7,113 | 72% |
| Westfield, IN | $10,000 | 142% |
| Whitestown, IN | $4,136 | 0% |
| Zionsville, IN | $3,750 | -9% |
Indiana: 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 5 such cemeteries in Indiana. 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 |
| Crown Hill National Cemetery | Closed | 700 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 | Phone: 765-674-0284 |
| Marion National Cemetery | Open | 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46952 | Phone: 765-674-0284 |
| New Albany National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150 | Phone: 502-893-3852 |
| Crown Hill Cemetery Confederate Plot | Closed | 700 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 | Phone: 765-674-0284 |
| Woodlawn Monument Site | Closed | North 3rd Street and 4th Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47802 | Phone: 815-423-9958 |
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 |
| Indiana State Soldiers’ Home Cemetery | 3851 N. River Road W. Lafayette, IN 47906-3765 | Antonio Stewart, Superintendent Phone: 765-463-1502 |
| Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery | 1415 North Gate Road Madison, IN 47250 | Alan Burnham, Director Phone: 812-273-9220 |