Burial Costs

Making the choice for a burial at Bluestem supports the permanent protection and restoration of its 87 acres, as well as ongoing cemetery operations. Individuals and families choosing to be buried here are contributing to the long term health of this unique landscape with acres of prairie habitat, water quality protections on its streams, a hiking network for mindful recreation, and a natural sanctuary for community led services.  

Burial costs are divided into two parts:
An Interment Right   ownership of a right to be buried at Bluestem 
A Burial Fee   staff support in opening and closing the grave and accompanying the family in planning the service 

Every person choosing to be buried at Bluestem purchases an interment right (or plot). If two people wish to be buried in the same plot, they each purchase an interment right (two plots). One plot can accommodate either two full bodies, or one full body and one ash burial. The first plot is reserved for the burials. The second plot is designated for conservation on the property. Everyone buried at Bluestem is accounted for in the cemetery records.  

Interment Rights for Full Body Burial                              $4000
At Need and Pre-Need
Includes: Interment right, grave marker, gravestone, cemetery registry, contribution to Bluestem’s perpetual care fund and land conservation fund. 

Fees for Full Body Burial                                                   $1200
Paid Only at the Time of Burial 
Includes: Selection of gravesite, preparing the conservation area, opening the grave, readying the grave for burial, use of Bluestem facility for services, supporting the family in closing the grave and Certificate of Burial.

Interment Rights for Ash Burial                                     $1700
At Need and Pre-Need
Includes: Interment right, grave marker, gravestone, cemetery registry, contribution to Bluestem’s perpetual care fund and land conservation fund. 

Fees for Ash Burial                                                           $500
Paid Only at the Time of Burial 
Includes: Selection of gravesite, preparing the conservation area, opening the grave, readying the grave for burial, use of Bluestem facility for services, supporting the family in closing the grave and Certificate of Burial.

Burial Fees for Pets 
Our priority in opening the cemetery is preparing for human burial. Contact us directly if you are interested in pet burial. 

BURIAL PREFERENCE FORM

Interment Rights and Burial Fees are reviewed annually by Bluestem Community’s Council of Stewards.
​These 2022-23 rates and fees will hold through 12/31/23.