Cemetery Property Resources
The Dignity Memorial® network includes beautiful cemeteries and memorial parks throughout the United States and Canada designed to honor a wide variety of traditions. Many feature sections dedicated to specific religious or ethnic communities, along with special gardens honoring veterans and children. Some locations accommodate natural or green burials. Each is a welcoming place where families can visit and reflect on the lives of their loved ones.
Cemetery property is often purchased ahead of need as the first step in making end-of-life arrangements. Planning in advance allows you to select a final resting place that resonates with your values, family traditions and personal preferences. It ensures that your memorial is a meaningful reflection of your life and legacy, giving peace of mind to both you and those who love you for generations to come.
Headstones & grave markers
Headstones and grave markers serve as poignant reminders of loved ones who have passed. They’re also valuable records for genealogists. Available in a wide range of sizes, materials and prices, cemetery memorials can be personalized almost any way you wish.
The design is up to you, whether you prefer religious imagery and text or your favorite quote next to an etching of your portrait. No matter what style you choose, headstones and grave markers provide a meaningful location for loved ones to visit or leave flowers within your preferred cemetery or memorial park.
Burial options
When considering casket burial, families typically have two traditional options: in-ground burial or aboveground interment. In-ground burial involves purchasing a plot where the casket is laid to rest beneath the earth, marked by a headstone or monument. For those seeking an alternative, aboveground burial offers the choice of placing a casket in a crypt, typically in a community mausoleum.
For families who wish to be memorialized together, there are several personalized choices to consider. A private or semiprivate estate is a dedicated area within a cemetery for family members to rest together. Some families may choose to build or purchase a private mausoleum, a custom-built structure that reflects the family’s values, legacy, and preferences.
Cremation options
Cremation is now the most common end-of-life choice, and families who choose cremation have many options for personalized memorials. Even those who initially prefer to keep their loved one's ashes at home later find comfort in establishing meaningful, lasting places to visit, reflect and remember.
Dignity Memorial cemeteries provide a range of cremation memorials, including serene cremation gardens with columbaria, benches, boulders and pedestals, as well as granite-front and glass-front niches for urns. These options allow families to create lasting tributes that honor their loved ones’ lives and serve as peaceful places for future generations to gather.
Cemetery property costs
Purchasing cemetery property is a significant and important decision—one of the largest investments associated with end-of-life planning. For many families, the cost is a key consideration. Prices can vary widely depending on the type of memorialization you choose, whether it’s a mausoleum, an individual burial plot or a family estate.
The value of cemetery property tends to rise over time, which is why planning ahead can be a smart financial choice. By securing your preferred space before you need it, you can lock in today’s prices, avoiding potential increases in the future. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring you find the right property and creating a lasting legacy that reflects your values and provides comfort to your family.
Visiting a cemetery
Families tell us that one of the top reasons they purchase cemetery property is to give their loved ones places to visit, grieve and pay respects. They like the idea of peaceful settings that offer a sense of connection and comfort, where future generations can gather to remember and celebrate those who have passed before them.
Whether on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries or any day, cemetery visits help keep the memories of loved ones in our hearts and offer places to honor their legacies. Cemeteries are also places of historical record and draw genealogists and history buffs looking to learn about the past.
Cemetery pre-planning resources & guides
Dignity Memorial providers offer many resources and guides to help you understand your cemetery property options and help you choose a burial plan. They are also pre-planning experts.
Pre-planning means purchasing property in a cemetery or memorial park of your choice, whether for in-ground burial, aboveground entombment or cremation memorialization. When you purchase ahead of time, you lock in prices and avoid future price increases. Pre-planning also ensures your loved ones won’t be burdened with the decision-making process when the time comes or have to shoulder the costs. It also means you get to design a memorial exactly the way you want it.
Find a cemetery near you
Our cemeteries and memorial parks have served generations of people in their communities. Let us help you find a final resting place that aligns with your culture, values and preferences.
Crea un legado duradero
Tu vida es única. ¿No debería su lugar de descanso final reflejar su historia especial? Elegir la propiedad del cementerio es un paso importante para crear un legado familiar, establecer un lugar de conmemoración para las generaciones futuras y rendir homenaje a una vida especial. La Guía para Compradores de Propiedad en Cementerio responde a todas sus preguntas sobre esta importante decisión, incluso si usted elige la cremación.
Planifique una hermosa conmemoración personal
Las pasiones particulares, los momentos determinantes y los legados creados se entretejen para contar una historia que es única. La guía experta para la planificación de funerales y cremaciones le guiará a través de ideas inspiradoras y pasos simples para planificar una celebración muy personal.