The average price of a burial plot in Texas is $4,638. Texans pay 31% more for burial plots than those living in other parts of the country. This is based on an analysis of 2,721 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $23,950 and as low as $975.
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 Texas
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Victoria, TX | $975 | -79% |
| Waco, TX | $1,048 | -78% |
| Burnet, TX | $1,500 | -68% |
| Porter, TX | $1,500 | -68% |
| Santa Fe, TX | $1,795 | -62% |
| Georgetown, TX | $1,800 | -62% |
| La Feria, TX | $1,883 | -60% |
| Weslaco, TX | $1,995 | -58% |
| Forney, TX | $2,000 | -57% |
| Granbury, TX | $2,000 | -57% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in Texas
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| The Woodlands, TX | $23,950 | 410% |
| Rowlett, TX | $12,333 | 163% |
| Groves, TX | $10,000 | 113% |
| Rockwall, TX | $9,600 | 104% |
| Lubbock, TX | $9,143 | 95% |
| Round Rock, TX | $9,000 | 92% |
| Lake Jackson, TX | $8,560 | 82% |
| Beaumont, TX | $7,650 | 63% |
| Oklahoma City, TX | $7,500 | 60% |
| Port Neches, TX | $7,460 | 59% |
Texas: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Abilene, TX | $2,250 | -52% |
| Allen, TX | $2,791 | -41% |
| Amarillo, TX | $2,750 | -41% |
| Arlington, TX | $4,153 | -12% |
| Austin, TX | $4,885 | 4% |
| Baytown, TX | $6,200 | 32% |
| Beaumont, TX | $7,650 | 63% |
| Burnet, TX | $1,500 | -68% |
| Carrollton, TX | $3,498 | -26% |
| Colleyville, TX | $5,912 | 26% |
| Conroe, TX | $3,338 | -29% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $3,967 | -16% |
| Dallas, TX | $5,708 | 22% |
| Duncanville, TX | $3,375 | -28% |
| El Paso, TX | $4,614 | -2% |
| Forney, TX | $2,000 | -57% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $3,803 | -19% |
| Ft Worth, TX | $3,060 | -35% |
| Georgetown, TX | $1,800 | -62% |
| Granbury, TX | $2,000 | -57% |
| Groves, TX | $10,000 | 113% |
| Hitchcock, TX | $2,598 | -45% |
| Houston , TX | $3,500 | -25% |
| Houston, TX | $6,503 | 38% |
| Humble, TX | $4,110 | -12% |
| Irving, TX | $4,300 | -8% |
| Kennedale, TX | $2,639 | -44% |
| Killeen, TX | $5,750 | 22% |
| Killeen, TX | $3,625 | -23% |
| La Feria, TX | $1,883 | -60% |
| Lafayette, TX | $6,100 | 30% |
| Lake Jackson, TX | $8,560 | 82% |
| Longview, TX | $2,250 | -52% |
| Lubbock, TX | $9,143 | 95% |
| McKinney, TX | $2,964 | -37% |
| Mesquite, TX | $2,499 | -47% |
| Midland, TX | $5,995 | 28% |
| Mission, TX | $2,395 | -49% |
| New Braunfels, TX | $3,067 | -35% |
| Oklahoma City, TX | $7,500 | 60% |
| Pasadena, TX | $4,757 | 1% |
| Pearland, TX | $3,582 | -24% |
| Pflugerville, TX | $4,729 | 1% |
| Pfluggerville, TX | $5,000 | 6% |
| Port Neches, TX | $7,460 | 59% |
| Porter, TX | $1,500 | -68% |
| Robstown, TX | $4,700 | 0% |
| Rockwall, TX | $9,600 | 104% |
| Round Rock, TX | $9,000 | 92% |
| Rowlett, TX | $12,333 | 163% |
| San Angelo, TX | $5,450 | 16% |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,141 | -12% |
| San Benito, TX | $2,000 | -57% |
| San, TX | $3,000 | -36% |
| Santa Fe, TX | $1,795 | -62% |
| Scottsdale, TX | $6,000 | 28% |
| Seagoville, TX | $3,196 | -32% |
| Sherman, TX | $2,875 | -39% |
| The Woodlands, TX | $23,950 | 410% |
| Tyler, TX | $2,538 | -46% |
| Victoria, TX | $975 | -79% |
| Waco, TX | $1,048 | -78% |
| Webster, TX | $6,838 | 46% |
| Weslaco, TX | $1,995 | -58% |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $6,125 | 30% |
Texas: 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 6 such cemeteries in Texas. 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 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery | Open | 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 | Phone: 214-467-3374 |
| Fort Bliss National Cemetery | Open | 5200 Fred Wilson Rd. El Paso, TX 79906 | Phone: 915-564-0201 |
| Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery | Open | 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209 | Phone: 210-820-3891 |
| Houston National Cemetery | Open | 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038 | Phone: 281-447-8686 |
| Kerrville National Cemetery | Closed | 3600 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, TX 78028 | Phone: 210-820-3891 |
| San Antonio National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 517 Paso Hondo Street San Antonio, TX 78202 | Phone: 210-820-3891 |
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 |
| State Veterans Cemeteries Texas Veterans Land Board | 1700 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1496 | Eric D. Brown, Deputy Director Phone: 512-463-5977 |
| Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery | 11463 South Highway 195 Killeen, TX 76542 | Shane Hernandez, Cemetery Director Phone: 254-616-1770 |
| Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery | 2520 South Inspiration Road Mission, TX 78572 | Leticia Marquez, Cemetery Director Phone: 956-583-7227 |
| Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene | 7457 W. Lake Road Abilene, TX 79601 | Alecia Linahan, Cemetery Director Phone: 325-673-4446FAX: 325-673-4448 |
| Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery | 9974 IH 37 Access Road Corpus Christi, TX 78410 | Bobby Shaw, Cemetery Director Phone: 361-248-4830 |