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: Extra Depth Digging – if you are intending to use the plot for a double depth burial, an additional fee is often charged for deeper digging. Grave Liner or Burial Vault – most cemeteries require the use of a grave liner or burial vault for below ground burials, basically an outer container that helps to keep the soil from around and above the grave from collapsing inwards over time. Maintenance Fee – this is the fee for maintaining the cemetery grounds in good condition. Many cemeteries include this fee in the price of the burial plot, although some may include it as an additional fee, so it’s important to check. Monumental Work Fees – most cemeteries charge an additional fee for the installation of the headstone. 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.