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The average burial plot cost in New York is $4,249. This is based on an analysis of 141 cemeteries within the state, where we’ve seen individual and companion burial plots listed as low as $395 and as high as $20,000. Purchasing a burial plot in New York state is roughly 82% more expensive than doing so in the rest of the United 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 within the sale, the cemetery you’re purchasing plots in and the market demand for burial plots within your area or around the cemetery you’re interested 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 New York
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in New York
- Average Burial Plot Cost in New York by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in New York
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in New York
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in New York
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Bloomfield, NY | $395 | -91% |
| Whitesboro, NY | $550 | -87% |
| Suffern, NY | $800 | -81% |
| Pittsford, NY | $927 | -78% |
| Albany, NY | $992 | -77% |
| Hastings-on-Hudson, NY | $1,250 | -71% |
| Suffolk County, NY | $1,450 | -66% |
| Vestal, NY | $1,454 | -66% |
| Totowa, NY | $1,500 | -65% |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,633 | -62% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in New York
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Hartsdale, NY | $14,146 | +233% |
| Middle Village, NY | $12,600 | +197% |
| North Tonawanda, NY | $10,419 | +145% |
| Elmhurst, NY | $10,000 | +135% |
| Brooklyn, NY | $9,450 | +122% |
| Babylon, NY | $8,300 | +95% |
| Flushing, NY | $8,000 | +88% |
| East Elmhurst, NY | $7,875 | +85% |
| Bronx, NY | $7,639 | +80% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $5,250 | +24% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in New York by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Albany, NY | $992 | -77% |
| Babylon, NY | $8,300 | +95% |
| Bloomfield, NY | $395 | -91% |
| Bronx, NY | $7,639 | +80% |
| Brooklyn, NY | $9,450 | +122% |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,633 | -62% |
| East Elmhurst, NY | $7,875 | +85% |
| Elmhurst, NY | $10,000 | +135% |
| Elmont, NY | $3,885 | -9% |
| Farmingdale, NY | $4,552 | +7% |
| Farmington, NY | $2,950 | -31% |
| Flushing, NY | $8,000 | +88% |
| Glendale, NY | $2,062 | -51% |
| Hartsdale, NY | $14,146 | +233% |
| Hastings-on-Hudson, NY | $1,250 | -71% |
| Hicksville, NY | $3,750 | -12% |
| Kenmore, NY | $1,970 | -54% |
| Kew Gardens, NY | $4,175 | -2% |
| Kingston, NY | $3,900 | -8% |
| Lindenhurst, NY | $4,444 | +5% |
| Middle Village, NY | $12,600 | +197% |
| Mount Sinai, NY | $3,681 | -13% |
| New York, NY | $2,800 | -34% |
| North Tonawanda, NY | $10,419 | +145% |
| Pinelawn, NY | $3,475 | -18% |
| Pittsford, NY | $927 | -78% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $5,250 | +24% |
| Putnam Valley, NY | $2,521 | -41% |
| Ridgewood, NY | $3,299 | -22% |
| Rye, NY | $2,500 | -41% |
| Staten Island, NY | $1,646 | -61% |
| Suffern, NY | $800 | -81% |
| Suffolk County, NY | $1,450 | -66% |
| Tonawanda, NY | $2,946 | -31% |
| Totowa, NY | $1,500 | -65% |
| Valhalla, NY | $3,230 | -24% |
| Vestal, NY | $1,454 | -66% |
| West Babylon, NY | $4,357 | +3% |
| Whitesboro, NY | $550 | -87% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in New York
If you are a veteran, service member or eligible family member you may be eligible for a free burial at a national or state owned VA cemetery. There are 7 such cemeteries in New York. Keep in mind that these cemeteries are not guaranteed to have any open spots.
Please see below for contact information as well as burial plot availability. State VA cemeteries have similar free burial options as well, though these come with residency requirements. Contact your local VA office to learn more.
VA National and State Cemeteries with Free Burial Plots in New York
| Cemetery | Open plots? | Address | Phone |
| Bath National Cemetery | Open | San Juan Avenue Bath, NY 14810 | Phone: 607-664-4853 |
| Calverton National Cemetery | Open | 210 Princeton Boulevard Calverton, NY 11933 | Phone: 631-727-5410 |
| Cypress Hills National Cemetery | Closed | 625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208 | Phone: 631-454-4949 |
| Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery | Open | 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871 | Phone: 518-581-9128 |
| Long Island National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735 | Phone: 631-454-4949 |
| Woodlawn National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 1825 Davis Street Elmira, NY 14901 | Phone: 607-732-5411 |
| Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot | Closed | Cemetery Avenue Albany, NY 12204 | Phone: 518-581-9128 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in New York
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.