Plot and ownership records
Track plot codes, sections, occupancy status, burial history, attachments, and cemetery-specific notes in a structured record.
Cemetery Management Software
Cemetery software for records, operations, and memorial workflows
CEMETERRA gives cemetery teams one web-based system for plot records, burial history, public grave search, work orders, crew coordination, map-linked records, and QR memorial pages. It is designed for cemeteries that need practical software, not a large implementation project.
Cemetery management system features, one row at a time
If you are working from a requirements list, this is the short version: the capability, what it has to do to be useful, and what CEMETERRA actually ships.
| Capability | What it needs to do | In CEMETERRA |
|---|---|---|
| Burial plot inventory | Every position tracked with status, location, and occupancy — including above-ground. | Plot records with section, row, code, status, GPS, photos and documents. Types cover ground, mausoleum, cremation niche, cremation garden, and natural burial. |
| Deed and ownership | Who holds the right, how it transferred, and a document you can issue. | Plot sales, holds, ownership transfer and full ownership history, with deed and certificate PDF generation and electronic signature flows. |
| Burial rights and renewals | Leases that expire need tracking before they lapse, not after. | Burial rights and lease renewals with expiry tracking and renewal history. |
| Perpetual care | A defensible fund ledger that reconciles with the accounting system. | Perpetual care trust fund ledger, with QuickBooks Online or Xero sync and Stripe payment collection. |
| Interment records | Burial and cremation are different events and should not share one row. | Burial, cremation, inurnment, and scattering recorded as distinct interment types, with family contacts. |
| Mapping | A map that is linked to records, not a static image in a drawer. | Interactive plot mapping from an uploaded image or PDF, plus mausoleum and columbarium grid structures. |
| Reporting | Inventory, revenue, and utilisation answerable without a spreadsheet export. | Reports for inventory, interments, revenue, operations and pre-need, all with CSV export. |
| Grounds operations | Field work tracked against the same records the office uses. | Work orders and maintenance scheduling, a crew mobile app with offline-tolerant updates, and safety and headstone condition inspections. |
| Public and family access | Families should self-serve without an app or an office call. | Public grave and genealogy search, QR memorial pages with moderated tributes, walk-to-grave GPS navigation, and a next-of-kin portal. |
| Public plot sales enquiries | Prospective buyers should be able to see what's open without calling the office. | An opt-in public map of available plots at your own web address, with a verified-enquiry form that lands in the sales CRM pipeline. Pro plan. |
| Compliance and audit | Who changed what, and which obligations are coming due. | Regulation and compliance tracking with automated reminders, plus an audit log and role-based staff permissions. |
What good cemetery management software should cover
Most cemeteries are not looking for a generic CRM or a custom GIS rollout. They need software built around plots, interments, cemetery maps, public records, and ongoing grounds operations.
Public search and visitor access
Publish approved grave records for families and visitors while keeping internal notes and administrative workflows private.
Operations and maintenance
Create work orders, route field tasks, track inspections, and keep the office aligned with the grounds crew.
Cremation workflows
Manage columbarium niches, cremation gardens, and scattering records that basic burial-only systems usually ignore.
Public plot sales enquiries
An opt-in public availability map turns "what do you have open?" phone calls into verified enquiries that land directly in a sales pipeline. Pro plan.
Built for cemeteries that need clarity, not procurement overhead
CEMETERRA is a better fit when your team wants transparent pricing, quick onboarding, and software that can be understood by clerks, superintendents, and boards without vendor-heavy rollout cycles.
Comparing CEMETERRA with PlotBox, Chronicle, and Cemify
Teams evaluating cemetery software commonly compare PlotBox, Chronicle, Cemify, and CIMS. CEMETERRA is built for small and mid-size cemeteries that need transparent pricing, self-serve onboarding, and modern features without enterprise overhead.
| Area | CEMETERRA | PlotBox | Chronicle | Cemify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free → $49 → $99/mo (public) | Quote-only, not published | Free Basic; Pro quote-based | $799–$1,899/yr |
| Setup / map fee | None — self-serve map upload | Not published | Quoted per cemetery | Mapping optional; help center cites ~$500–$1,000/acre |
| Onboarding | Same day, self-serve | Managed implementation project | Done-for-you mapping project | GIS mapping project recommended; records-only start offered |
| Mobile / devices | Any browser — iOS, Android, desktop | Native app iOS/iPad only; web works in any browser | iOS + Android | Browser based |
| QR memorial pages | Included | EverAfter QR sharing and virtual memorials | Digital memorials | Not listed |
| Walk-to-grave GPS | Included | Also included | Also included | Not listed |
| E-signatures (built-in) | Included | DocuSign integration | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cremation workflows | Full — niches, gardens, ossuaries | Crematory & columbarium software | Niche wall & columbarium display | Not listed |
Implementation overhead
CEMETERRA is designed for quick setup with free migration help, while PlotBox runs onboarding as a managed project and Cemify offers a phased implementation that typically starts with GIS mapping. Chronicle reviewers note legacy data needs careful cleanup before import.
Pricing clarity
Pricing is public and simple, starting with a free plan. PlotBox and CIMS don't publish prices; you request a quote.
Operational fit
Built around plot records, mapping, crew workflows, and memorial pages. Includes QR memorial pages, walk-to-grave GPS, and built-in e-signatures.
Small and mid-size focus
CEMETERRA is intentionally optimized for church, municipal, non-profit, and private cemeteries that do not need enterprise complexity. See the municipal cemetery software page for procurement and GIS-export details.
Feature coverage reflected from the live system
This page reflects the currently implemented platform modules used in the product APIs and workflows.
Core records and maps
Cemetery CRUD, map image upload, plot CRUD, map-linked records, QR code generation, deed PDF generation, per-plot photos/documents.
Interments and exports
Interment records with relationships and bio fields, CSV export for plots/interments, and QuickBooks-friendly sales export.
Operations and crew
Work orders with before/after photos, headstone condition tracking, repair creation, crew task endpoints, and monthly work-order calendar.
Commercial workflows
Plot sales (at-need and pre-need), holds, ownership transfer, ownership history, Stripe checkout, sales CRM lead pipeline, and an opt-in public plot availability map with email-verified enquiries (Pro plan).
Family and public workflows
Public grave search, memorial pages, tribute submission/moderation, walk-to-grave navigation, and memorial sharing endpoints.
Compliance and finance
Regulation tracking, safety inspections, trust fund ledger/reporting, audit logs, and privacy/compliance center pages.
Burial rights and tenure
Perpetual or term-limited tenure per plot, derived expiry dates, an append-only renewal history for every grave, expiring/expired worklists, recorded lapses that never auto-release an occupied grave, and renewal reminders a year in advance.
Reporting and analytics
Plot inventory and utilisation by section, interment volume and cremation rate over time, revenue with collections and outstanding balances, work-order throughput and turnaround, pre-need pipeline, and CSV export of any report.
Extended modules
FD request portal, cemetery-FD linking, events scheduling, vegetation/map features, natural burial fields, and e-signature signing flows.
Migration and onboarding
CSV import for records, bulk ZIP headstone photo import, map-assisted setup, and free migration help.
Common questions about cemetery software
Can we start with existing spreadsheets?
Yes. Existing plot and burial records can be imported, then linked to maps and maintained inside the application.
Do we need separate tools for maps and public memorial pages?
No. CEMETERRA is built so plot records, mapping, public search, and memorial workflows work together instead of living in separate systems.
Is this only for very large cemeteries?
No. The product is intentionally positioned for small and mid-size cemeteries that often get ignored by enterprise cemetery software vendors.
How does CEMETERRA compare to PlotBox?
PlotBox sells tiered packages (Essential, Pro, Enterprise) without published prices, and its native field app is iOS/iPad only. CEMETERRA publishes pricing publicly (free to $99/month), works on any device including Android, and includes QR memorial pages and walk-to-grave GPS. Full PlotBox comparison →
How does CEMETERRA compare to Chronicle?
Chronicle offers a free Basic plan and quote-based Pro pricing. CEMETERRA is US-based with US-timezone support, has self-serve CSV import, and charges no fees to update cemetery maps. Full Chronicle comparison →
How does CEMETERRA compare to Cemify?
Cemify charges $799–$1,899/year, and its help center cites roughly $500–$1,000 per acre for map conversion. CEMETERRA is $0–$99/month with no per-acre fee, same-day self-serve setup, and includes cremation workflows for columbaria, gardens, and scattering records. Full Cemify comparison →