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The average burial plot cost in Pennsylvania is $1,336. This is based on an analysis of 404 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen burial plot costs listed as low as $150 and as high as $26,000. Purchasing burial plots in the Keystone State is 43% cheaper than the rest of the country.
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.
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- Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
- Average Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Pennsylvania
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Ono, PA | $150 | -89% |
| Apollo, PA | $200 | -85% |
| Johnstown, PA | $231 | -83% |
| Horsham, PA | $395 | -70% |
| Plains, PA | $450 | -66% |
| Towanda, PA | $500 | -63% |
| Lancaster, PA | $563 | -58% |
| Whitehall, PA | $617 | -54% |
| Donora, PA | $650 | -51% |
| Verona, PA | $669 | -50% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Lewisberry, PA | $4,729 | +254% |
| Moon Township, PA | $4,192 | +214% |
| McMurray, PA | $3,907 | +192% |
| Lansdowne, PA | $3,588 | +169% |
| Trevose, PA | $3,417 | +156% |
| Coraopolis, PA | $3,198 | +139% |
| Drexel Hill, PA | $3,002 | +125% |
| Southampton, PA | $2,995 | +124% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,724 | +104% |
| New Castle, PA | $2,458 | +84% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Allentown, PA | $1,047 | -22% |
| Allison Park, PA | $988 | -26% |
| Ambler, PA | $1,350 | +1% |
| Annville, PA | $1,800 | +35% |
| Apollo, PA | $200 | -85% |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | $1,455 | +9% |
| Bensalem, PA | $789 | -41% |
| Bethlehem, PA | $793 | -41% |
| Brier Hill, PA | $1,743 | +30% |
| Broomall, PA | $1,304 | -2% |
| Butler, PA | $1,167 | -13% |
| Camp Hill, PA | $779 | -42% |
| Carlisle, PA | $1,049 | -21% |
| Coraopolis, PA | $3,198 | 139% |
| Cranberry, PA | $815 | -39% |
| Dallas, PA | $792 | -41% |
| Donora, PA | $650 | -51% |
| Drexel Hill, PA | $3,002 | +125% |
| Easton, PA | $1,885 | +41% |
| Elmhurst, PA | $1,358 | +2% |
| Feasterville, PA | $2,065 | +55% |
| Fleetwood, PA | $2,071 | +55% |
| Frazer, PA | $1,449 | +8% |
| Glenn Mills, PA | $1,651 | +24% |
| Glenshaw, PA | $2,140 | +60% |
| Grove City, PA | $1,012 | -24% |
| Hanover, PA | $1,250 | -6% |
| Harrisburg, PA | $1,731 | +30% |
| Hatboro, PA | $762 | -43% |
| Hermitage, PA | $1,174 | -12% |
| Horsham, PA | $395 | -70% |
| Huntingdon Valley, PA | $2,343 | +75% |
| Johnstown, PA | $231 | -83% |
| King Of Prussia, PA | $1,963 | +47% |
| Lancaster, PA | $563 | -58% |
| Lansdowne, PA | $3,588 | +169% |
| Lewisberry, PA | $4,729 | +254% |
| Limerick, PA | $2,081 | +56% |
| Linwood, PA | $1,258 | -6% |
| Malvern, PA | $1,209 | -10% |
| McMurray, PA | $3,907 | +192% |
| Meadville, PA | $995 | -26% |
| Monroeville, PA | $903 | -32% |
| Moon Township, PA | $4,192 | +214% |
| New Castle, PA | $2,458 | +84% |
| New Kensington, PA | $833 | -38% |
| North Huntingdon, PA | $2,007 | +50% |
| Oakford, PA | $817 | -39% |
| Ono, PA | $150 | -89% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,724 | +104% |
| Phoenixville, PA | $1,848 | +38% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,623 | +21% |
| Plains, PA | $450 | -66% |
| Pleasant Hills, PA | $800 | -40% |
| Plymouth Meeting, PA | $1,468 | +10% |
| Pottstown, PA | $1,229 | -8% |
| Reading, PA | $1,447 | +8% |
| Rochester, PA | $2,299 | +72% |
| Roslyn, PA | $1,563 | +17% |
| Somerton, PA | $2,262 | +69% |
| Southampton, PA | $2,995 | +124% |
| Stroudsburg, PA | $762 | -43% |
| Sunbury, PA | $861 | -36% |
| Towanda, PA | $500 | -63% |
| Trevose, PA | $3,417 | +156% |
| Uniontown, PA | $2,432 | +82% |
| Verona, PA | $669 | -50% |
| Waynesburg, PA | $2,073 | +55% |
| West Chester, PA | $1,777 | +33% |
| Whitehall, PA | $617 | -54% |
| Whitemarsh, PA | $917 | -31% |
| Wilmerding, PA | $1,000 | -25% |
| York, PA | $1,314 | -2% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Pennsylvania
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 9 such cemeteries in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania
| Cemetery | Open Plots? | Address | Phone |
| Indiantown Gap National Cemetery | Open | Indiantown Gap Rd. Annville, PA 17003 | Phone: 717-865-5254 |
| National Cemetery of the Alleghenies | Open | 1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 | Phone: 724-746-4363 |
| Philadelphia National Cemetery | Closed | Haines St. and Limekiln Pike Philadelphia, PA 19138 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
| Washington Crossing National Cemetery | Open | 830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
| Allegheny Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot | Closed | 4734 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 | Phone: 724-746-4363 |
| Ashland Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot | Closed | 630 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 | Phone: 717-865-5254 |
| Mount Moriah Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot | Closed | 62nd Street and Kingsessing Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
| Mount Moriah Cemetery Naval Plot | Closed | 62nd Street and Kingsessing Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142 | Phone: 215-504-5610 |
| Prospect Hill Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot | Closed | 700 North George Street York, PA 17404 | Phone: 717-865-5254 |
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 |
| Pennsylvania Soldiers’ And Sailors’ Home Cemetery | 560 East Third Street Erie, PA 16512-6239 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6239 | Phone: 814-871-4531 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Pennsylvania
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.