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The average burial plot cost in California is $5,545. That’s 138% higher than the national average. Our analysis is based on figures from 597 cemeteries across the Golden state of California, where we’ve seen individual plots listed as low as $375 and as high as $140,000.
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 California
- Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in California
- Average Burial Plot Cost in California by City
- Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in California
- Shopping Online for Burial Plots in California
Cities with the Most Affordable Burial Plot Cost in California
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Los Osos, CA | $1,280 | -77% |
| Elk Grove, CA | $1,464 | -74% |
| Sylmar, CA | $1,966 | -65% |
| Eureka, CA | $2,384 | -57% |
| Chico, CA | $2,500 | -55% |
| Linda Loma, CA | $2,500 | -55% |
| North Hollywood, CA | $2,706 | -51% |
| Redding, CA | $2,807 | -49% |
| Seaside, CA | $2,826 | -49% |
| Hughson, CA | $2,863 | -48% |
Cities with the Most Expensive Burial Plot Cost in California
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $16,666 | +201% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12,576 | +127% |
| Newport Beach, CA | $12,050 | +117% |
| Corona Del Mar, CA | $12,000 | +116% |
| Lafayette, CA | $11,222 | +102% |
| Mission Hills, CA | $8,119 | +46% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $8,040 | +45% |
| San Jose, CA | $7,928 | +43% |
| Glendale, CA | $7,554 | +36% |
| Citrus Heights, CA | $7,309 | +32% |
Average Burial Plot Cost in California by City
| City | Average | Difference from State Average |
| Anaheim, CA | $3,659 | -34% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $3,950 | -29% |
| Bloomington, CA | $4,278 | -23% |
| Bonita, CA | $4,888 | -12% |
| Camarillo, CA | $5,421 | -2% |
| Chico, CA | $2,500 | -55% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $4,125 | -26% |
| Citrus Heights, CA | $7,309 | +32% |
| Colma, CA | $4,000 | -28% |
| Colton, CA | $5,790 | +4% |
| Corona Del Mar, CA | $12,000 | +116% |
| Costa Mesa, CA | $3,797 | -32% |
| Covina, CA | $5,229 | -6% |
| Cypress, CA | $6,967 | +26% |
| Elk Grove, CA | $1,464 | -74% |
| Eureka, CA | $2,384 | -57% |
| Fair Oaks, CA | $3,271 | -41% |
| Fresno, CA | $3,265 | -41% |
| Glendale, CA | $7,554 | +36% |
| Glendora, CA | $4,245 | -23% |
| Hayward, CA | $4,048 | -27% |
| Hughson, CA | $2,863 | -48% |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $4,450 | -20% |
| Inglewood, CA | $6,232 | +12% |
| Lafayette, CA | $11,222 | +102% |
| Linda Loma, CA | $2,500 | -55% |
| Loma Linda, CA | $4,257 | -23% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12,576 | +127% |
| Los Osos, CA | $1,280 | -77% |
| Mission Hills, CA | $8,119 | +46% |
| Monrovia, CA | $5,083 | -8% |
| National City, CA | $6,345 | +14% |
| Newhall, CA | $5,185 | -6% |
| Newport Beach, CA | $12,050 | +117% |
| North Hollywood, CA | $2,706 | -51% |
| Oceanside, CA | $4,819 | -13% |
| Palo Alto, CA | $6,125 | +10% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $8,040 | +45% |
| Reading, CA | $4,250 | -23% |
| Redding, CA | $2,807 | -49% |
| Richmond, CA | $4,422 | -20% |
| Riverside, CA | $3,200 | -42% |
| Sacramento, CA | $4,170 | -25% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $7,231 | +30% |
| San Diego, CA | $5,063 | -9% |
| San Jose, CA | $7,928 | +43% |
| San Mateo, CA | $5,616 | +1% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $5,000 | -10% |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $16,666 | +201% |
| Seaside, CA | $2,826 | -49% |
| Sebastopol, CA | $4,750 | -14% |
| Sylmar, CA | $1,966 | -65% |
| Vallejo, CA | $4,108 | -26% |
| Ventura, CA | $3,599 | -35% |
| Westlake Village, CA | $6,318 | +14% |
| Westminster, CA | $5,332 | -4% |
| Whittier, CA | $4,978 | -10% |
| Woodland, CA | $2,857 | -48% |
Saving Money on Burial Plot Cost in California
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 10 such cemeteries in California. 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 California
| Cemetery | Open Plots? | Address | Phone |
| Bakersfield National Cemetery | Open | 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin, CA 93203 | Phone: 661-867-2250 Or 866-632-1845 |
| Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery | Closed | Birch Rd Benicia, CA 94510 | Phone: 707-693-2460 |
| Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery | Closed | Cabrillo Memorial Drive San Diego, CA 92106 | Phone: 619-553-2084 |
| Golden Gate National Cemetery | Closed | 1300 Sneath Lane San Bruno, CA 94066 | Phone: 650-589-7737 |
| Los Angeles National Cemetery | Closed | 950 S Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 | Phone: 310-268-4675 |
| Miramar National Cemetery | Open | 5795 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA 92122 | Phone: 858-658-7360 |
| Riverside National Cemetery | Open | 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 | Phone: 951-653-8417 |
| Sacramento Valley National Cemetery | Open | 5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620 | Phone: 707-693-2460 |
| San Francisco National Cemetery | Closed | 1 Lincoln Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94129 | Phone: 650-589-7737 |
| San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery | Open | 32053 W McCabe Rd. Santa Nella, CA 95322 | Phone: 209-854-1040 |
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 |
| Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery | 37387 Auberry Mission Rd. Auberry, CA 93602 | Elizabeth Kipp, BSR Tribal Chairperson Phone: 559-374-0066 ext. 212 |
| California Department of Veterans Affairs | 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814Mailing Address: Veterans Services Division P.O. Box 942895Sacramento, CA 94295 | Keith Boylan, Deputy Secretary, Veterans Services Phone: 916-653-2573 |
| California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery | 2900 Parker Flats Road Seaside, CA 93955 | Phone: 831-393-9371 |
| Northern California Veterans Cemetery | 11800 Gas Point RoadIgo, CA 96047-0076 | Mark George, Manager Phone: 866-777-4533 |
| Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery | Veterans Home of California Yountville, CA 94599 | Phone: 707-944-4600 |
| Veterans Home of California, Yountville | 260 California Avenue Yountville, CA 94599 | David Veverka, Administrator Phone: 707-944-4600 |
| Yurok Veterans Cemetery | Bald Hills Road Hoopa, CA 95546 | Sophie Lay, Representative Phone: 707-487-1350 ext. 1353 |
Shopping Online for Burial Plots in California
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.