Title: Guide to Burial Plots in Australia - 2017 Prices + Other Costs
Headings: Guide to Burial Plots in Australia
Guide to Burial Plots in Australia
1. Types of Burial Plots
2. Styles of Burial Plots
3. How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot For?
4. How Much Does a Grave Plot Cost?
Burial Plot Cost – Sydney, NSW
Burial Plot Cost – Melbourne, Victoria
Burial Plot Cost – Brisbane, Queensland
Burial Plot Cost – Adelaide, South Australia
Burial Plot Cost – Perth, Western Australia
5. Other Costs Associated with Burial Plots
Average Prices for Associated Burial Plot Costs Price
6. Pre-Purchasing Burial Plots

Content: Average Prices for Associated Burial Plot Costs Price
Depending on the cemetery, the amounts charged for associated costs can vary quite significantly. However, as a rough guide, you can expect the following approximate fees in Australian metropolitan areas. Interment Fee (or Opening and Closing Fee)
$2,300
Extra Depth Digging
$590
Grave Liner or Burial Vault
$1,000
Monumental Work Fee / Permit
$700
For more information on burial costs, see our article on The Average Cost of a Burial in Australia. 6. Pre-Purchasing Burial Plots
As mentioned above, with many cemeteries filling up reaching capacity, prices are increasing rapidly. If you know you would like a burial, it makes sense to pre-purchase a burial plot as it will allow you to lock in the cost at today’s price (or close to today’s price – it may actually cost $200-300 more than the quoted at-need price). Most cemeteries will also give you the option of paying the sum in instalments over 3-5 years. If you are considering pre-purchasing a cemetery plot, you might also consider planning your funeral service with a prepaid funeral. Prepaid funerals are one of the best ways to financially prepare for your funeral. For more information on prepaid funerals, see our Guide to Prepaid Funeral Plans in Australia.