Hot take: I spent $800 on a funeral plot and it actually brought me peace

Lost my dad 2 years ago in Austin and we didn't have anything planned. I decided to buy a burial plot for myself after that, even though my friends said it was morbid and a waste of cash. Cost me $800 but now when I visit his grave I can see exactly where I'll end up and it just feels less scary. Has anyone else actually done this or am I the only weirdo planning ahead?

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mia_singh243d ago

Wait $800 is actually pretty cheap for a plot, that's probably a cemetery in a less expensive area or maybe a cremation plot instead of a full burial space. Most plots run closer to $2000-$4000 depending on where you live. I'd double check that price because it might not include opening and closing fees which can be another $1000 or more. But honestly good for you for planning ahead, it's wild how people think it's weird to make peace with death when we're all gonna face it eventually.

elizabeth4382d ago

@mia_singh24 right, I did the same thing and found a plot for $750 but the fees doubled it.