Burial and cemetery costs in Sydney
A burial has two separate costs: the plot the cemetery charges for, and the headstone made by a mason. Here is what each runs across Sydney, with every cemetery compared from verified operator figures, cheapest to dearest.
The cemetery’s charge: the right of interment plus the burial fee. It varies widely by cemetery and section.
Made and installed separately by a monumental mason, from a flush lawn plaque to a full upright monument.
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Combine the plot and headstone for a specific cemetery.
Indicative only. Plot from operator price guides, headstone from typical monument costs. Actual prices vary by cemetery, section and design; request a quote for an exact figure.
Plot costs compared, cemetery by cemetery
The right of interment plus burial fee, cheapest first. Excludes the headstone. Where an operator does not publish figures, we mark it “On request.”
Headstone and monument costs
The memorial is a separate cost, quoted by a monumental mason. Indicative Sydney figures:
Frequently asked
How much does a burial plot cost in Sydney?
A burial plot in Sydney runs from about $6,175 to over $22,220 for the right of interment plus the burial fee, depending on the cemetery and section. The headstone is a separate cost.
What is the cheapest cemetery for a burial in Sydney?
Of the cemeteries that publish figures, Field of Mars Cemetery is the most affordable, from $6,175 for a lawn plot. Outer-Sydney cemeteries are generally cheaper than the eastern suburbs.
Is the headstone included in the burial cost?
No. The cemetery charges for the plot (the right of interment) and the burial. The headstone or monument is made separately by a monumental mason, from about $1,500 for a lawn plaque to $12,000 or more for a full monument.
Why do burial costs vary so much between cemeteries?
Location is the biggest factor: inner and eastern Sydney cemeteries cost far more than the outer west. The section type (lawn, monumental or mausoleum), the grave position, and the operator all affect the price too.