Buying Tips
- Start with a location, price range and property type(s) that your looking for. With lots of choices, it's best to start with an idea of what you want.
- Carefully read the descriptions of the Cemetery Property Listing to make sure that you understand what is included. Some cemetery property comes with services such as burial fees (opening and closing of the grave for burial) and some do not.
- Contact the cemetery to see what you have to pay for in addition to the cemetery property your buying. Many cemeteries require a burial vault to be installed. You don't want additional surprises for you or your loved ones.
- Make sure the seller owns the property: Sometimes the seller is representing a loved one or their friend to try and sell the property. Make sure you ask if they have the title to the property before you agree to purchase it. Usually all it takes is a quit-claim deed filing and a transfer fee at the cemetery to transfer the property.
- Use an escrow service: Make transferring money worry free with an escrow service like Escrow.com
- Do your research: Call the cemetery where you plan to purchase the property. Understanding current prices is key to negotiating a fair price on a for-sale-by-owner plot.