The average price of a burial plot in Virginia is $4,053. This is based on an analysis of 1,692 cemeteries in the state. In our analysis, we’ve seen costs go as high as $11,324 and as low as $400. Virginians pay, on average, 13% more for burial plots than the rest of the country.
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 Virginia
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Hamilton, VA | $400 | -90% |
| Big Stone Gap, VA | $538 | -87% |
| Buena Vista, VA | $795 | -80% |
| Richlands, VA | $895 | -78% |
| Petersburg, VA | $995 | -75% |
Cities with the most expensive cemetery burial plot costs in Virginia
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Annandale, VA | $11,324 | 179% |
| Bristol, VA | $10,000 | 147% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $9,367 | 131% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | $8,375 | 107% |
| Spotsylvania, VA | $5,733 | 41% |
Virginia: Average cemetery burial plot cost by city
| City | Average burial plot cost | Difference from State Average |
| Alexandria, VA | $4,331 | 7% |
| Annandale, VA | $11,324 | 179% |
| Arlington, VA | $5,543 | 37% |
| Big Stone Gap, VA | $538 | -87% |
| Bluefield, VA | $3,533 | -13% |
| Bristol, VA | $10,000 | 147% |
| Buena Vista, VA | $795 | -80% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $9,367 | 131% |
| Chesapeake, VA | $3,733 | -8% |
| Chesterfield, VA | $3,358 | -17% |
| Christianburg, VA | $1,678 | -59% |
| Christiansburg, VA | $4,656 | 15% |
| Danville, VA | $1,995 | -51% |
| Dublin, VA | $4,960 | 22% |
| Fairfax, VA | $3,922 | -3% |
| Falls Church, VA | $4,151 | 2% |
| Forest, VA | $2,998 | -26% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | $8,375 | 107% |
| Front Royal, VA | $1,590 | -61% |
| Hamilton, VA | $400 | -90% |
| Hampton, VA | $4,343 | 7% |
| Hanover, VA | $2,120 | -48% |
| Herndon, VA | $2,428 | -40% |
| King George, VA | $4,100 | 1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $3,213 | -21% |
| Manassas, VA | $4,759 | 17% |
| Newport News, VA | $5,206 | 28% |
| Norfolk, VA | $4,269 | 5% |
| Petersburg, VA | $995 | -75% |
| Radford, VA | $2,000 | -51% |
| Richlands, VA | $895 | -78% |
| Richmond, VA | $3,824 | -6% |
| Roanoke, VA | $2,759 | -32% |
| Salem, VA | $1,539 | -62% |
| Sandston, VA | $5,588 | 38% |
| Spotsylvania, VA | $5,733 | 41% |
| Stafford, VA | $4,299 | 6% |
| Staunton, VA | $5,438 | 34% |
| Strasburg, VA | $3,625 | -11% |
| Suffolk, VA | $5,654 | 40% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $5,494 | 36% |
| Winchester, VA | $4,699 | 16% |
Virginia: 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 15 such cemeteries in Virginia. 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 |
| Alexandria National Cemetery | Closed | 1450 Wilkes St. Alexandria, VA 22314 | Phone: 703-221-2183 |
| Ball’s Bluff National Cemetery | Closed | Rt. 7 Leesburg, VA 22075 | Phone: 540-825-0027 |
| City Point National Cemetery | Closed | 10th Ave. and Davis St. Hopewell, VA 23860 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Cold Harbor National Cemetery | Closed | 6038 Cold Harbor Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Culpeper National Cemetery | Open | 305 US Ave. Culpeper, VA 22701 | Phone: 540-825-0027 |
| Danville National Cemetery | Cremation Only | 721 Lee St. Danville, VA 24541 | Phone: 704-636-2661 |
| Fort Harrison National Cemetery | Closed | 8620 Varina Rd. Richmond, VA 23231 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Glendale National Cemetery | Closed | 8301 Willis Church Rd. Richmond, VA 23231 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Hampton National Cemetery | Closed | 1 Cemetery Rd. Hampton, VA 23669 | Phone: 757-723-7104 |
| Hampton National Cemetery (VAMC) | Closed | VA Medical Center Hampton, VA 23667 | Phone: 757-723-7104 |
| Quantico National Cemetery | Open | 18424 Joplin Rd. Triangle, VA 22172 | Phone: 703-221-2183 |
| Richmond National Cemetery | Closed | 1701 Williamsburg Rd. Richmond, VA 23231 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Seven Pines National Cemetery | Closed | 400 E Williamsburg Rd. Sandston, VA 23150 | Phone: 804-795-2031 |
| Staunton National Cemetery | Closed | 901 Richmond Ave. Staunton, VA 24401 | Phone: 540-825-0027 |
| Winchester National Cemetery | Closed | 401 National Ave. Winchester, VA 22601 | Phone: 540-825-0027 |
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 |
| Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries | 5310 Milner’s Road Suffolk, VA 23434 | Michael H. Henshaw, Director Phone: 434-264-2161 |
| Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery | 5310 Milner’s Road Suffolk, VA 23434 | Susan Ulrich, Cemetery Office Manager Phone: 757-255-7217 |
| Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery | 5550 Bagging Plant Road Dublin, VA 24084 | Phone: 540-674-6893 |
| Virginia Veterans Cemetery At Amelia | 10300 Pridesville Road Amelia, VA 23002 | Tracey Vaughn, Administration Coordinator Phone: 804-561-1475 |