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Burr Oak Cemetery

Since 1927, the Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois has been the final resting place for the loved ones of thousands of families in the South Chicago area. Legends such as blues singers Dinah Washington and Willie Dixon, heavyweight boxing champ Ezzard Charles and civil rights icon Emmett Till are buried at Burr Oak, a cornerstone for the black community with a legacy that will never die. Today, families are discovering a revitalized Burr Oak, under the care of new management that is committed to preserving the past, restoring the present and ensuring the future for this historic African American burial site.

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1 plot is currently listed at Burr Oak Cemetery. Prices are set by the sellers.

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Section Elm Grove, Lot 97, Space 6. 1 space. Price on request, last checked August 22, 2026.

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How much does a burial plot at Burr Oak Cemetery cost?

Few or no priced plots are listed at Burr Oak Cemetery right now. Across Illinois, sellers on Eturnal Rest list 478 plots with a median asking price of $2,943, and most fall between $1,411 and $5,000. These are asking prices set by sellers, not appraisals or cemetery retail prices.

Can I buy a burial plot at Burr Oak Cemetery from a private owner?

Yes. Any plot listed at Burr Oak Cemetery on Eturnal Rest is offered by its owner, not by the cemetery office. You contact the seller through Eturnal Rest, agree on a price together, and the ownership transfer is completed with the cemetery's office. Our buyer's guide walks through each step.

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