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The average burial plot cost in Texas is $3,360. On average, Texans can expect to pay 44% more than the national average for burial plots. This is based on an analysis of 1,143 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen burial plots and mausoleums listed as low as $200 and as high as $250,000.
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 Texas
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in Texas
- Average Burial Plot Cost in Texas by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Texas
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Texas
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in Texas
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Cleburne, TX | $200 | -94% |
| Waco, TX | $804 | -76% |
| Hitchcock, TX | $946 | -72% |
| Victoria, TX | $930 | -72% |
| Amarillo, TX | $1,375 | -59% |
| Porter, TX | $1,500 | -55% |
| Mesquite, TX | $1,722 | -49% |
| Santa Fe, TX | $1,795 | -47% |
| Georgetown, TX | $1,800 | -46% |
| San Angelo, TX | $1,817 | -46% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in Texas
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| The Woodlands, TX | $11,975 | +256% |
| Rockwall, TX | $6,400 | +90% |
| Rowlett, TX | $6,165 | +83% |
| Lubbock, TX | $4,586 | +36% |
| Colleyville, TX | $4,372 | +30% |
| El Paso, TX | $4,164 | +24% |
| Port Neches, TX | $4,144 | +23% |
| Round Rock, TX | $3,857 | +15% |
| Dallas, TX | $3,667 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | $3,673 | +9% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in Texas by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Abilene, TX | $2,250 | -33% |
| Allen, TX | $2,094 | -38% |
| Amarillo, TX | $1,375 | -59% |
| Arlington, TX | $2,591 | -23% |
| Austin, TX | $2,962 | -12% |
| Baytown, TX | $3,125 | -7% |
| Beaumont, TX | $2,391 | -29% |
| Carrollton, TX | $2,163 | -36% |
| Cleburne, TX | $200 | -94% |
| Colleyville, TX | $4,372 | +30% |
| Conroe, TX | $3,320 | -1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $2,472 | -26% |
| Dallas, TX | $3,667 | +9% |
| Duncanville, TX | $2,550 | -24% |
| El Paso, TX | $4,164 | +24% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $2,441 | -27% |
| Georgetown, TX | $1,800 | -46% |
| Hitchcock, TX | $946 | -72% |
| Houston, TX | $3,673 | +9% |
| Humble, TX | $2,335 | -31% |
| Irving, TX | $2,457 | -27% |
| Kennedale, TX | $2,084 | -38% |
| Killeen, TX | $2,600 | -23% |
| La Feria, TX | $1,919 | -43% |
| Lake Jackson, TX | $3,557 | +6% |
| Longview, TX | $2,256 | -33% |
| Lubbock, TX | $4,586 | +36% |
| McKinney, TX | $3,098 | -8% |
| Mesquite, TX | $1,722 | -49% |
| New Braunfels, TX | $2,300 | -32% |
| Pasadena, TX | $2,974 | -11% |
| Pearland, TX | $1,940 | -42% |
| Pflugerville, TX | $3,482 | +4% |
| Port Neches, TX | $4,144 | +23% |
| Porter, TX | $1,500 | -55% |
| Robstown, TX | $1,880 | -44% |
| Rockwall, TX | $6,400 | +90% |
| Round Rock, TX | $3,857 | +15% |
| Rowlett, TX | $6,165 | +83% |
| San Angelo, TX | $1,817 | -46% |
| San Antonio, TX | $3,092 | -8% |
| Santa Fe, TX | $1,795 | -47% |
| Seagoville, TX | $2,098 | -38% |
| Sherman, TX | $2,093 | -38% |
| The Woodlands, TX | $11,975 | 256% |
| Tyler, TX | $2,371 | -29% |
| Victoria, TX | $930 | -72% |
| Waco, TX | $804 | -76% |
| Webster, TX | $2,705 | -19% |
| Weslaco, TX | $1,995 | -41% |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $3,649 | +9% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in Texas
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.
VA National and State Cemeteries with Free Burial Plots in Texas
| 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 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in Texas
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.