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 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. |
| 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.
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; from $20/mo | $799–$1,899/yr |
| Setup / map fee | None — self-serve map upload | Enterprise onboarding cost | Quoted per cemetery | $500–$1,000/acre digitization |
| Onboarding | Same day, self-serve | Professional project required | Done-for-you mapping project | Digitization project before go-live |
| Mobile / devices | Any browser — iOS, Android, desktop | iOS/iPad only (no Android) | iOS + Android | Browser based |
| QR memorial pages | Included | Not included | Digital memorials | Not included |
| Walk-to-grave GPS | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| E-signatures (built-in) | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Cremation workflows | Full — niches, gardens, ossuaries | Module available | Limited | Not included |
| Support location | US | UK/Ireland | Australia | US (small team) |
Implementation overhead
CEMETERRA is designed for quick setup with free migration help, while PlotBox and Cemify require heavier onboarding cycles and Chronicle users report data migration challenges.
Pricing clarity
Pricing is public and simple, starting with a free plan. PlotBox and CIMS hide pricing behind demo calls.
Operational fit
Built around plot records, mapping, crew workflows, and memorial pages. Adds QR memorials, walk-to-grave GPS, and e-signatures that competitors lack.
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, and sales CRM lead pipeline.
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 is an enterprise platform with quote-only pricing and iOS-only mobile support. 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 is an Australian company, so its support hours differ from North American business hours. CEMETERRA is US-based, 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 plus $500–$1,000 per acre for map digitization. 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 →