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The average burial plot cost in New Jersey is $2,255. This is based on an analysis of 191 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as low as $125 and as high as $21,000. Burial plots in the Garden State are 13% more expensive compared to the national average.
Keep in mind that burial plot 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 local area or around the cemetery you’d like to purchase your plot in.
When making burial arrangements, we recommend you contact 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 New Jersey
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey
- Average Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in New Jersey
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Hazlet, NJ | $575 | -75% |
| Pennsauken, NJ | $709 | -69% |
| Pitman, NJ | $792 | -65% |
| Clarksboro, NJ | $802 | -64% |
| East Brunswick, NJ | $950 | -58% |
| Piscataway, NJ | $958 | -58% |
| Kenilworth, NJ | $1,002 | -56% |
| Monmouth Junction, NJ | $990 | -56% |
| Stanhope, NJ | $995 | -56% |
| Cape May, NJ | $1,050 | -53% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Oceanport, NJ | $6,300 | +179% |
| Millburn, NJ | $5,750 | +155% |
| Holmdel, NJ | $5,118 | +127% |
| Paramus, NJ | $4,591 | +104% |
| Morganville, NJ | $3,840 | +70% |
| Union, NJ | $3,400 | +51% |
| Washington Township, NJ | $3,222 | +43% |
| Totowa, NJ | $3,060 | +36% |
| Patterson, NJ | $2,998 | +33% |
| Westfield, NJ | $2,995 | +33% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Basking Ridge, NJ | $2,214 | -2% |
| Camden, NJ | $2,500 | +11% |
| Cape May, NJ | $1,050 | -53% |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | $2,506 | +11% |
| Cinnaminson, NJ | $2,000 | -11% |
| Clarksboro, NJ | $802 | -64% |
| Clifton, NJ | $1,396 | -38% |
| East Brunswick, NJ | $950 | -58% |
| East Hanover, NJ | $1,739 | -23% |
| Easton, NJ | $1,248 | -45% |
| Hamilton, NJ | $2,201 | -2% |
| Hanover, NJ | $1,200 | -47% |
| Hazlet, NJ | $575 | -75% |
| Holmdel, NJ | $5,118 | +127% |
| Iselin, NJ | $1,979 | -12% |
| Jackson, NJ | $1,250 | -45% |
| Kenilworth, NJ | $1,002 | -56% |
| Linden, NJ | $1,786 | -21% |
| Millburn, NJ | $5,750 | +155% |
| Monmouth Junction, NJ | $990 | -56% |
| Morganville, NJ | $3,840 | +70% |
| North Arlington, NJ | $1,500 | -33% |
| North Brunswick, NJ | $1,986 | -12% |
| Oceanport, NJ | $6,300 | +179% |
| Paramus, NJ | $4,591 | +104% |
| Patterson, NJ | $2,998 | +33% |
| Pennsauken, NJ | $709 | -69% |
| Piscataway, NJ | $958 | -58% |
| Pitman, NJ | $792 | -65% |
| Robbinsville, NJ | $1,635 | -27% |
| Stanhope, NJ | $995 | -56% |
| Toms River, NJ | $2,460 | +9% |
| Totowa, NJ | $3,060 | +36% |
| Trenton, NJ | $1,600 | -29% |
| Union, NJ | $3,400 | +51% |
| Washington Township, NJ | $3,222 | +43% |
| Westfield, NJ | $2,995 | +33% |
| Westwood, NJ | $1,753 | -22% |
| Whiting, NJ | $2,724 | +21% |
| Woodbridge, NJ | $2,889 | +28% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey. 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 New Jersey
| Cemetery | Open plots? | Address | Phone |
| Beverly National Cemetery | Closed | 916 Bridgeboro Road Beverly, NJ 08010 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
| Finn’s Point National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 454 Fort Mott Road Pennsville, NJ 08070 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
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 |
| Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery | 350 Provinceline Road, Rt. #2 Wrightstown, NJ 08562 | Iven Dumas, Superintendent Phone: 609-738-2400 |
| New Jersey Memorial Home Cemetery (Closed) | 524 N.W. Boulevard Vineland, NJ 08360 | Joseph E. Romano, CEO Phone: 609-696-6350 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in New Jersey
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.