Understanding the Cemetery Transfer Fee

When a cemetery property changes ownership, the cemetery typically charges a transfer fee to process the title change.

This fee is not set by our platform. It is determined directly by the cemetery where the property is located.

Because every cemetery has its own policies and fee schedules, the transfer fee can vary depending on the cemetery and the specific property.

When the Transfer Fee Is Confirmed

The exact transfer fee amount can only be confirmed directly with the cemetery.

After you submit your listing information, our team will contact the cemetery to obtain the current transfer fee required for your property.

Once the cemetery provides the official amount, we will notify you. At that time, you will know the exact transfer cost required by the cemetery.

Setting Your Listing Price

Because the transfer fee is determined by the cemetery and may vary, we recommend considering some flexibility when setting your listing price.

List Price − Cemetery Transfer Fee − Service Fee (10%) = Net Proceeds

Since the cemetery transfer fee will be confirmed after your listing is submitted, allowing some room in your listing price can help ensure your final proceeds align with your expectations.

You Can Adjust Your Price Anytime

Your listing price is not permanent.

You can visit your Seller Dashboard at any time to:

Update your listing price
Adjust the price after the transfer fee is confirmed
Respond to market interest

Once we receive the official transfer fee from the cemetery and notify you, you can easily update your listing price if you wish.

Example of How Some Cemeteries Calculate Transfer Fees

Each cemetery has its own method for determining transfer fees.

For example, some cemeteries calculate the fee based on the difference between the current endowment care requirement and the amount originally paid when the property was purchased, plus a small administrative transfer fee.

(Current Endowment Care Fee − Original Endowment Care Fee Paid) + Administrative Transfer Fee

Current Endowment Care Fee $4,200

Original Endowment Care Paid − $2,000

Administrative Transfer Fee + $400

Transfer Fee $2,600

Policies vary by cemetery, and the exact method used will depend on the cemetery where the property is located.

Our goal is to make the transfer process clear and transparent for both sellers and buyers. We work directly with the cemetery to confirm the official transfer fee so that everyone has accurate information before the transfer is completed.