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.
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 niches, urn vaults, cremation gardens, and other inventory 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 → $20 → $165/mo | $799–$1,899/yr |
| Setup / map fee | None — self-serve map upload | Enterprise onboarding cost | Extra fees for map changes | $1,000–$1,500/acre digitization |
| Onboarding | Same day, self-serve | Professional project required | Complex migration reported | 3-month wait (booked ahead) |
| Mobile / devices | Any browser — iOS, Android, desktop | iOS/iPad only (no Android) | iOS + Android | Web only (no native app) |
| 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, urn vaults | 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, including a first-year-free offer for qualifying teams. 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.
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.
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 the first-year-free plus free migration-help offer.
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 that PlotBox does not offer. Full PlotBox comparison →
How does CEMETERRA compare to Chronicle?
Chronicle is developed by an Australian company, which creates support timezone issues for North American teams. CEMETERRA is US-based, has self-serve CSV import without complex migration projects, and charges no extra fees to update cemetery maps. Full Chronicle comparison →
How does CEMETERRA compare to Cemify?
Cemify charges $799–$1,899/year plus $1,000–$1,500 per acre for map digitization. CEMETERRA is $0–$99/month with no per-acre fee, same-day self-serve setup, and includes cremation workflows that Cemify does not have. Full Cemify comparison →