A cemetery plot is the place where the body is laid to rest. Whether in the ground or in a structure like a mausoleum, there are several considerations when it comes to burial plots, including the type of plot, costs and more.

How long does a grave plot last?

Generally speaking, local authorities will only sell the exclusive right to a grave space for a certain number of years; this typically lasts for between 25 and 100 years.

What happens when you buy a grave plot?

When you buy a grave plot, you are purchasing the right to designate who can be buried there, rather than the land itself, which remains the cemetery’s property. Your ability to sell or transfer the grave will depend on the cemetery, so before buying a plot, be sure to ask about those rules.