Frequently Asked Questions

BurialLink is a for-sale-by-owner digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers for the private sale of cemetery property. Sellers can list burial plots, mausoleums, family plots, crypts, and more, making it easier for buyers to find the final resting place they desire.

Buyers: BurialLink offers a user-friendly interface where you can browse through current listings of available cemetery properties. You'll have the option to subscribe to specific cemeteries to receive notifications whenever new listings become available, ensuring you are promptly informed about properties that match your criteria.

Sellers: BurialLink provides you with an efficient platform to list your cemetery plots. Once you list your property, it is immediately promoted to interested buyers within the BurialLink community. This enables you to reach a broader audience and expedite the process of finding potential buyers for you plot.

Our fee structure is simple:

• Sellers pay a subscription fee to list their cemetery plots on our platform (see our pricing page for a complete breakdown of the costs and features of each of our listing plans)
• Buyers can browse and shop for free, but we also offer a paid premium buyer subscription which offers extra benefits.
• We do not charge any success, transaction, or broker fees for our services.

No, BurialLink is not a broker. It is a for-sale-by-owner digital marketplace connecting individual buyers and sellers.

BurialLink does not buy or sell property itself. We operate as a for-sale-by-owner digital marketplace that connects individual buyers and sellers of burial plots.

BurialLink generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from sellers who wish to list their burial plots on the platform. Additionally, we offer a paid premium buyer subscription, providing added advantages to serious buyers.

The quality of your listing can go a long way toward finding a potential buyer for your plot.

Here are some recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of your listing.

1. Include a detailed description - Use 250 characters or more to describe your plot, its location within the cemetery, desirable or unique features, etc.
2. Fill out all of the listing fields - Make sure you fill out all of the fields including transfer fees, price negotiability, location, etc. Buyers care about these details and including them up front can help you come to an agreement with a buyer quicker.
3. Add photos - Listings with photos perform better than listings without. Photos help potential buyers see your plot's location within the cemetery.

Choose the right payment method(s) for a successful and secure sale.

1. Cash (Not Recommended):
2. Risks include lack of a paper trail and security concerns.

3. Handling large sums of cash is inconvenient and unsafe.

4. Bank Transfer (ACH, EFT, Wire Transfer):

5. Secure and efficient for domestic and international transactions.

6. Provide clear instructions and verify recipient details.

7. Check (Cashier's Check or Money Order):

8. Verify authenticity before completing the transaction.

9. Avoid personal checks due to higher bounce risks.

10. Online Payment (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle):

11. Quick and secure transactions for convenience.

12. Be aware of associated fees and align with buyer preferences.

13. Escrow Services (BurialLink Secure Pay):

14. Adds security with funds held until obligations are fulfilled.
15. Consider BurialLink Secure Pay for added peace of mind. Learn more.

Be sure to prioritize safety, and consider Secure Pay for added peace of mind. Happy selling!

As soon as you purchase your subscription we review your listing to ensure that it meets our marketplace standards. Your listing is typically published within 12-24 hours.

BurialLink is a digital marketplace providing an easy and safe way for cemetery property buyers and sellers to connect.

All information about our listing services can be found on the sell plot pricing page.

If you are ready to sell your plot, click here to sign up.

You can upload photos, maps, and other images to your listing at any time using the customer portal.

1. Sign in to your account
2. Clicking the "My Account" link in the top nav to navigate to your customer portal
3. Scroll to the "Plot Listings" section and click the "Manage" button next to your plot
4. The plot listing management page will provide the option to upload photos

Once you upload and save your images they will show up immediately on your listing.

You can respond to a buyer's inquiry or message directly on the BurialLink platform.

||| Be sure to reply to messages directly within the BurialLink app. Replies to the email notification will go to customer service, not the buyer.

View your messages 1. Sign in to your account 2. Navigate to the customer portal by clicking "My Account" on the top nav 3. Scroll to the "Messages" section and click "View Conversations"

Respond to inquiries You will now see a list of the most recent message you've exchanged with each individual prospective buyer. Click on the message you wish to respond to.

Send a reply by typing a message in the text field and clicking the "Reply" button.

BurialLink is the ideal platform to list your cemetery plots for several compelling reasons. As a dedicated marketplace exclusively focused on cemetery property, we ensure that your listings are streamlined and tailored to facilitate smooth and efficient transactions within this unique market.

Easy to list One of the primary advantages of using BurialLink is the platform's ease, affordability, and effectiveness. Listing your cemetery plots is a straightforward process, and the user-friendly interface ensures that you can create and manage your listings with ease.

Community of buyers BurialLink's distinct advantage is its active community of interested potential buyers. The platform actively promotes new listings to this community, increasing the visibility of your cemetery plots and attracting relevant leads.

No hidden fees Sellers benefit from a transparent and straightforward fee structure, as you only need to pay the listing fee without any additional transaction fees. This means you can maximize your profits without worrying about hidden costs.

You can upgrade your listing at any time by contacting customer support.

We only charge per listing, which could include just a single plot or multiple plots in the same cemetery. Price is displayed per plot.

You can make changes to your listing at any time.

1. Sign in to your account
2. Click "My Account" in the top nav
3. Scroll to the "Plot Listings" section
4. Click "Manage"
5. Make changes to your listing and click "Update"

Changes take effect immediately.

Yes, all of the seller subscriptions automatically renew. This ensures that your listing remains active and published until it can be sold.

When you successful complete a sale, you can mark your property as sold in the seller portal. Your subscription will be deactivated and you will no longer be billed.

Yes. It is encouraged that you post multiple photos but not required. If you do not currently have photos for your ad, you can always add pictures later.

We recommend not waiting to post your plot due to needing photos. It is more important to get your ad listing public and accessible by our site visitors and those searching for cemetery and burial plots in your area. Without an ad, no one knows your burial plot is for sale!

No! There are no commissions or hidden fees for listing your cemetery property for sale on BurialLink. However, there are usually cemetery charges for quit-claiming ownership to another person ("transfer fee"). Cemeteries often charge between $100 to $350 for paperwork and processing for each new certificate issued.

The buyer and seller should agree ahead of time on who will pay this fee and outline it in writing. We recommend you include this in the ad, but the buyer should inquire in advance of purchase if it is not clearly stated.

Be smart and competitive about your plot pricing. Depending on your location, the cemetery may have hundreds or thousands of spaces in inventory for sale. Take into consideration the plot location inside the cemetery and the quality of the surroundings. Find out what their best prices are and price your property accordingly. Remember, price to sell!

Keep in mind that, for the past 100 years, cemetery property sold using pay over time contracts with small down payments, even smaller installment payments and years to pay. Cemeteries still do that today. Remember, the secondary market is a cash market with no financing available from sellers and should consider when setting our price.

Additionally, BurialLink has excellent built-in tools that clearly outline the prices for specific cemeteries or regions based on historical transaction data. Use this quality data to help guide your pricing decisions.

The cost of listing your plots for sale on BurialLink varies based on the plan you choose. For a detailed breakdown of costs and features, please visit our pricing page.

Regardless of the plan you select, your plot ad will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the agreed period. The ad is fully interactive, allowing you to provide a complete description, multiple photos, and contact information. You have complete control over your ad and can update and modify it at your discretion through the seller portal.

Additionally, we offer premium ad listings that highlight your plot and promote it to other areas around your plot location.

Are you unsure what your Burial Plots are worth? Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one.

We can help you estimate the value of your burial plot using our platform's proprietary data. All it takes is answering a few simple questions and you get a price estimate.

Click here to get started with our plot valuation tool

It may take 12 to 18 months to sell burial plots, even in some of the more popular cemeteries. Cemetery property is a niche market, which means it takes a specific buyer ready to purchase in your area of the cemetery.

BurialLink has thousands of subscribers to help streamline this process, but it still may take an extended period to go from listing to completed sale.

You can subscribe for notifications whenever a new plot is listed in your cemetery.

1. Find the cemetery that you want to be notified about using our directory
2. On the cemetery page, scroll to the Available Plots section
3. Below the listings there is a box that allows you to be notified when new plots become available
4. Enter your email and click the button (NOTE: If you are already signed in, you won't be asked for your email)

Notifications will come to your email inbox immediately when a new plot for sale in that cemetery is listed.

BurialLink offers several compelling reasons to use our platform to find a cemetery plot to buy.

Subscribe to cemeteries for notifications Buyers can subscribe to cemeteries of interest, receiving timely notifications about new listings, ensuring you never miss out on potential opportunities.

Robust platform Our platform boasts a diverse and extensive community of sellers, constantly updating with new properties listed daily, increasing your chances of finding the perfect plot.

Free to use Buyers can shop and communicate with sellers at no cost, enabling smooth interactions and negotiations. For those seeking enhanced benefits, a premium subscription is available, granting priority access to listings and other exclusive features.

BurialLink provides a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for all cemetery plot buying needs.

Perpetual Care or contribution to the endowment care fund is a one time fee charged when the cemetery property was initially purchased from the cemetery. It transfers with the property and should not be paid again.

Exciting! You have made a great decision to buy from a private party, rather than a cemetery. This decision will likely save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

Now you need to confirm that the seller owns the cemetery property. This tactic is particularly important before you make an exchange or deposit on the cemetery property. You will also want to be sure the seller has the right to sell the property.

||| BurialLink makes no claims of the status, quality, or authenticity of its listings. ||| Before you exchange any money for burial property or other goods/services, be sure to have help from the cemetery personnel of the cemetery, you are purchasing the cemetery property. You will want to ensure the seller owns the cemetery property. You will also want to be sure the seller has the right to sell the property. In many cases, when the owner is selling cemetery property, it is because the seller has inherited the property from a relative, and there may be other family members who have a share in its ownership. By asking the cemetery personnel to look into it first, you avoid the risk of purchasing the plots, niche or crypt, and then having an issue trying to get its rights transferred. Hopefully, the seller will have done their due diligence before posting the ad and will have all their affairs in order.

To contact the plot seller

1. Visit the cemetery page where the listing is located
2. Click View on the plot listing you are interested in
3. Type your message in the text area in the Contact Seller section
4. Click Send

|| You may be prompted to create an account, please do so. This allows us to ensure the quality of our marketplace and reduce spam.

|| We also require your email address to be confirmed before contacting a seller. This allows us to ensure that you'll receive notifications when the seller responds. Click the Confirm my email button to do so. You can also visit the [email confirmation page].

If you no longer wish to receive new plot listing updates from a specific cemetery, you can easily unsubscribe through the customer account management portal.

Step 1: Sign in to your BurialLink Account 1. Open your preferred web browser and visit the BurialLink website. 2. Click on the "My Account" link located in the nav at the top of the homepage. 3. Enter your login credentials (username and password) and click "Sign in" to access your account.

Step 2: Access Customer Account Management Portal After successfully signing in, you will be redirected to your account dashboard.

Step 3: Manage Subscriptions 1. Within the account management portal, scroll down until you find the "Subscriptions" section. 2. In the "Subscriptions" section, you will see a list of all the cemeteries you are currently subscribed to for plot listing updates. 3. Locate the name of the cemetery from which you want to unsubscribe.

Step 4: Unsubscribe from the Cemetery 1. Next to the name of the cemetery, you will find an "X" button or a similar symbol indicating the option to unsubscribe. 2. Click the "X" button next to the name of the cemetery you wish to unsubscribe from. 3. A confirmation prompt may appear to ensure you want to proceed with unsubscribing. If prompted, confirm your decision to unsubscribe.

You will no longer receive new plot listing updates from that cemetery.

|| Remember, if you change your mind in the future, you can always re-subscribe.

Both basic and premium listings offer fully customizable listing content, allow unlimited photo uploads, and will be promoted to interested buyers on the platform.

Premium listings are given enhanced visibility to stand out above the rest. They are highlighted and given priority placement on the home page, cemetery page, and anywhere else that listings are shown. Premium listings also receive prioritized support.

For more details, please visit the seller pricing page.

You can cancel your account at any time.

1. Sign in to your account
2. Click "My Account" > "Manage Billing"
3. Click "Cancel plan"

Your account will remain active for the remainder of the paid time period.

Quarterly Subscriptions You will be billed every 90 days

Yearly Subscriptions You will be billed every 365 days

To reset your password

1. Visit the password reset page
2. Enter the email associated with your account
3. Check your email for a message from support@buriallink.com
4. Click on the link in the email
5. Enter a new password into the web form and click "Submit"

Your password should now be reset 🎉