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The average burial plot cost in North Carolina is $2,282. This is based on an analysis of 349 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs as low as $200 and as high as $30,000. Residents of North Carolina pay very close to the national average for burial plots at only a 2% difference.
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 North Carolina
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina
- Average Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in North Carolina
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Hampstead, NC | $800 | -65% |
| Williamston, NC | $850 | -63% |
| Huntersville, NC | $875 | -62% |
| Forest City, NC | $920 | -60% |
| Sanford, NC | $925 | -59% |
| Goldsboro, NC | $1,250 | -45% |
| Thomasville, NC | $1,263 | -45% |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,467 | -36% |
| Mount Holly, NC | $1,575 | -31% |
| Shelby, NC | $1,600 | -29.89% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $5,206 | +128% |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $4,650 | +104% |
| Clayton, NC | $3,500 | +53% |
| Pineville, NC | $3,172 | +39% |
| Gastonia, NC | $3,031 | +33% |
| Wilmington, NC | $3,002 | +32% |
| Lexington, NC | $2,700 | +18% |
| Kinston, NC | $2,599 | +14% |
| Monroe, NC | $2,500 | +10% |
| Burlington, NC | $2,499 | +10% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Belmont, NC | $2,100 | -8% |
| Burlington, NC | $2,499 | +10% |
| Charlotte, NC | $1,984 | -13% |
| Clayton, NC | $3,500 | +53% |
| Clemmons, NC | $2,450 | +7% |
| Durham, NC | $1,714 | -25% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $1,859 | -19% |
| Forest City, NC | $920 | -60% |
| Gastonia, NC | $3,031 | +33% |
| Goldsboro, NC | $1,250 | -45% |
| Greensboro, NC | $2,026 | -11% |
| Hampstead, NC | $800 | -65% |
| High Point, NC | $2,328 | +2% |
| Huntersville, NC | $875 | -62% |
| Jacksonville, NC | $2,250 | -1% |
| Kinston, NC | $2,599 | +14% |
| Lexington, NC | $2,700 | +18% |
| Matthews, NC | $2,289 | 0% |
| Monroe, NC | $2,500 | +10% |
| Mount Holly, NC | $1,575 | -31% |
| Pineville, NC | $3,172 | +39% |
| Raleigh, NC | $2,482 | +9% |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $4,650 | +104% |
| Sanford, NC | $925 | -59% |
| Shelby, NC | $1,600 | -30% |
| Thomasville, NC | $1,263 | -45% |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,467 | -36% |
| Williamston, NC | $850 | -63% |
| Wilmington, NC | $3,002 | +32% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $5,206 | +128% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in North Carolina
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 4 such cemeteries in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina
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 4 such cemeteries in North Carolina. 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 |
| New Bern National Cemetery | Closed | 1711 National Avenue New Bern, NC 28560 | Phone: 252-637-2912 |
| Raleigh National Cemetery | Closed | 501 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC 27610 | Phone: 252-637-2912 |
| Salisbury National Cemetery | Open | 501 Statesville Boulevard Salisbury, NC 28144 | Phone: 704-636-2661 |
| Wilmington National Cemetery | Closed | 2011 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 | Phone: 910-815-4877 |
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 |
| Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Office | Albemarle Building, Suite 1065325 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1315 | James Woodard, Facilities Manager, North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Phone: 844-624-8387 |
| Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 110 Montford Point Road Jacksonville, NC 28541Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1486 Jacksonville, NC 28541 | Judy Sanderson, Cemetery Superintendent Phone: 910-347-4550 |
| Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 164 Longs Plant Farm Road Goldsboro, NC 27534 | William Johnson, Director Phone: 919-648-0510 |
| Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery | 400 Murchison Rd. Spring Lake, NC 28390Mailing Address: P.O. Box 39Spring Lake, NC 28390 | Phone: 910-436-5630 |
| Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 962 Old US 70 Highway Black Mountain, NC 28711 | James D. Whisnant, Jr., Cemetery Superintendent Phone: 828-669-0684 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in North Carolina
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.