Nationwide appraisals for donated cemetery property.
We appraise cemetery property in all 50 states and furnish a certified written appraisal acceptable to the IRS when you donate to a recognized charitable organization.
- Certified appraisals accepted by the IRS
- Completed & signed Form 8283 with Declaration of Appraiser
- 35+ years of cemetery-industry expertise
IRS Form 8283, done right
Certified appraisal + Declaration of Appraiser
50
States served
35+
Years of experience
$5,000+
Donations requiring a certified appraisal
2000
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All information is kept confidential and forms are sent encrypted.
The IRS donation appraisal process, made simple.
This is an overview of the IRS donation appraisal process for cemetery property and the essential steps required to ensure compliance with IRS regulations. To take a charitable deduction for cemetery property you purchased, inherited, received, or are responsible for — when you have given it to a legal charity — the IRS requires a certified appraisal for any donation over $5,000 in claimed value, along with a signed Form 8283.
A certified appraisal can justify a value worth thousands of dollars applied as a credit to your tax liability — a genuine win-win for any taxpayer filing a Schedule A.
From request to a signed, IRS-ready appraisal.
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Submit your request
Complete the secure appraisal request form with details about the property, the donation, and the receiving charity.
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We appraise the property
Our qualified appraiser determines the highest defensible value we can verify for your cemetery plots, crypts, or niches — anywhere in the 50 states.
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Form 8283 completed & signed
We complete and sign IRS Form 8283 with a Declaration of Appraiser and attach a certified appraisal justifying the value.
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You file your deduction
Present the completed form and appraisal to your CPA or tax preparer to submit with your return as a Schedule A deduction.
Choose the appraisal service that fits your donation.
Every appraisal is a fixed fee — never a percentage of your deduction — and includes a completed, signed IRS Form 8283. Call 1-800-550-6325 for current rates and scheduling.
Single-Property Appraisal
For one plot, crypt, or niche.
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Fixed fee · not based on your deduction
- Certified written appraisal accepted by the IRS
- Completed & signed IRS Form 8283
- Declaration of Appraiser included
- Highest defensible value we can verify
- Valid in all 50 states
Multi-Property & Estate
For multiple or mixed cemetery products.
Call for pricing
Fixed fee · volume of property does not change the fee
- Everything in Single-Property Appraisal
- Multiple plots, crypts, or niches on one appraisal
- Consolidated valuation for estates & families
- Corporate and bulk valuations supported
- Coordination with your CPA or tax preparer
Rush Appraisal
When your filing deadline is close.
Call for pricing
Expedited handling · rush fee applies
- Priority, expedited turnaround
- Same certified appraisal & signed Form 8283
- Front-of-line scheduling
- Ideal for approaching tax deadlines
- Direct line to the appraiser
Appraised by a 35-year cemetery-industry professional.
The Appraiser has worked in the cemetery industry for over 35 years and actively performs appraisals for individual donations, corporate valuations, and many other activities across the funeral and cemetery industry. A background resume for the appraiser is available on request.
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35+ years in the cemetery and funeral industry
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Certified appraisals accepted by the IRS
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Experience with individual, estate, and corporate valuations
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Background resume available on request
When do I need a certified appraisal?
The IRS requires a certified appraisal and a signed Form 8283 for any charitable donation of property with over $5,000 in claimed value. If you're deducting a donated cemetery plot, crypt, or niche above that threshold, you need one.
What exactly do I receive?
You receive a certified written appraisal along with IRS Form 8283 completed and signed with a Declaration of Appraiser. You then present these to your CPA or tax preparer to submit with your return.
How much does it cost?
The cost is a fixed fee and is not determined by the amount of your deduction or the number of plots, crypts, or niches. Please call 1-800-550-6325 for current rates and scheduling. Rush requests are also available.
What kinds of property do you appraise?
Cemetery plots, mausoleum crypts, cremation niches, and other cemetery products — for individual donations, estates, and corporate valuations, in any of the 50 states.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. All information is kept confidential and forms are sent encrypted. You can also request a background resume for the appraiser or an appraisal checklist of required items.
Can you help me sell property instead of donating it?
Yes. If you have unwanted or unneeded cemetery property, contact us and we can help you realize cash for that property.
Have unwanted or unneeded cemetery property?
If you own cemetery property you no longer need, we can help you realize cash for it. Reach out and we'll walk you through your options for selling plots, crypts, and niches.
Ready to claim the deduction your donation deserves?
Request a certified, IRS-ready appraisal today, or call to talk through your situation with the appraiser.