People's Memorial Association has collected an inventory of donated burial plots with the intent of reselling that a 50% discount to help families that otherwise cannot afford a plot bury their loved one. These plots have been donated by Washingtonians who did not intend to use them. Proceeds of all burial plot sales go towards PMA's Funeral Financial Assistance Fund, and help pay for funeral services for families facing financial hardship.
To inquire about purchasing any of the listed cemetery property, contact the People's Memorial Association office at 206-325-0489 or info@peoplesmemorial.org. We recommend all families arrange a visit to the cemetery to confirm the plot is to their liking before engaging People's Memorial for purchase. To arrange to visit the cemetery, please contact the cemetery directly.
The following cemetery plots are for sale:
Cedar Lawns Memorial Park, Redmond. Christus Lot 29, Space 5. Current market value $9,900. PMA price $4,950.
Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle. Evergreen, Section 7, Lot 503, Space 2 (one interment right included). Current market value $12,000. PMA price $6,000.
Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle. Double depth plot in 18L lawn crypts E,18L,SS,U-L,10. Current market value $17,595. PMA price $8,795.
Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood. Azalea Garden Lot I-13 spaces 9 and 10 (one burial right included with each space). Current market value $12,900 each. PMA price $6,450 each.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton. Hillcrest Section Lot 3401, Spaces 2 & 3 (one burial right included with each space). Current market value $10,000. PMA price $5,000.
Miller Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bremerton. Fountain Lot 369, Space 4 (one burial right, interment (open/close), and Vantage Vault included). Current market value $8,885. PMA price $4,443.
Moles Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale. Block 38, Section 84, Lot 5. Current market value $2,570. PMA price $1,285. (This plot was donated to the Oregon Memorial Association. The proceeds from this plot will be split with OMA)
Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Lakewood. Alder Lot-9 Space-2. Current market value $16,400. PMA price $8,200.
Riverton Crest Cemetery, Tukwila. Sundial Lot 12 Space 5 (companion lot so two people can use the space). Current market value $7,800. PMA price $3,900.
What does the purchase process look like?
The process for purchasing a plot is fairly simple:
1. Please visit the cemetery to be sure it's the plot you want. While there, please ask the staff about:
- The additional costs that you will be responsible for such as the opening and closing of the grave, liners, and markers;
- If you wish to bury more than one urn, ask if they allow additional inurnment rights and the price. One inurnment right is included (unless noted otherwise). If you plan to bury a casketed body, that is likely all that will be allowed; and
- The plot transfer fee. PMA will cover up to $395 of the transfer fee, which is the typical fee.
2. Once you're certain you'd like to purchase the plot, please contact director@peoplesmemorial.org to arrange for payment. We prefer payment by card and can accept check or cash. A payment plan for up to one year may be arranged if you need it.
3. Once payment is received, we will schedule an in-person meeting at the cemetery with you/the purchaser, a PMA representative, and a cemetery representative. At that meeting, we’ll complete the cemetery’s paperwork to transfer the deed from People’s Memorial Association to you/the purchaser. This meeting typically takes about 30 mins to an hour. At this time, the transfer fee to the cemetery will be due and PMA will pay up to $395.
Do you own a burial plot you don't intend to use?
Please consider donating your burial plot to People's Memorial. We will do our best to connect it with someone who otherwise may not be able to afford burial. You will receive a letter of acknowledgment stating you donated 50% of the plot's market value price, which you may write off on your taxes.
The proceeds of burial plot sales by PMA go direction into our Funeral Financial Assistance Fund, a program which helps financially struggling individuals cover funeral costs.
Burial plot owners may try and sell their plots on the open market, but PMA has heard that is very difficult, likely due to the cremation rate in Washington state being 80%. Many have approached PMA after listing their burial plot publicly for years.
People's Memorial Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Any gift to PMA is fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN 68-0621888
