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Cemify Alternative

Cemetery software that starts free — no per-acre fees, no wait

CEMETERRA is a modern Cemify alternative for cemeteries frustrated by annual pricing and per-acre map conversion costs. Start today, pay monthly, and update your own map at any time.

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The real cost difference

Cemify's annual plan price does not include implementation. Its help center cites roughly $500–$1,000 per cemetery acre for map conversion, so the first-year cost depends on your acreage.

Cost element CEMETERRA Cemify
Entry-level plan $0 (Free plan — up to 500 plots) $799/year (Preservation plan)
Map setup / digitization $0 — upload image, draw plots yourself Optional; help center cites ~$500–$1,000 per acre (pricing page: quoted by estimate)
Total first-year cost (example: 5-acre cemetery) $0–$1,188 (no setup or mapping fees) ≈ $799 plan + $2,500–$5,000 mapping if converted at the help-center range
Onboarding time Same day, self-serve GIS mapping project recommended; records-only start offered; no timeline published
Ongoing plan pricing $49–$99/month (cancel anytime) $799–$1,899/year (billed annually)

CEMETERRA vs Cemify — feature comparison

Both platforms cover core cemetery management. These are the areas where CEMETERRA adds capabilities worth comparing directly.

Feature CEMETERRA Cemify
Interactive plot mapping Upload image, draw polygons in browser Interactive digital map (converts paper maps); needs a GIS-format base map, with a beta Map Editor for drawing plots
Burial records Full interment records, relationships, bio fields Burial records management
Public grave search Included Included
Plot sales and ownership Sales, holds, transfers, ownership history, Stripe payments Plot sales and request-to-buy workflows (Management plan and up)
Work orders With before/after photos, route optimization, crew app Work orders and task tracking (Management plan and up)
Cremation workflows Columbaria grids, niches, gardens, ossuaries, scattering records No dedicated columbarium/niche module listed
QR memorial pages Included — no family app install required Not listed in Cemify’s published features
Walk-to-grave navigation Included — GPS, compass, live blue dot Not listed in Cemify’s published features
E-signatures (built-in) Included — no third-party signing cost Not listed in Cemify’s published features
Funeral director portal Included — FD role, request intake, admin review Not listed in Cemify’s published features
Offline crew app Offline-capable PWA — queues updates without WiFi Browser-based; no offline mode documented
Native mobile app PWA (installable from any browser) Browser-based per its help center; Capterra also lists mobile apps

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Common questions about switching from Cemify

How do we move our Cemify data to CEMETERRA?

Cemify supports automatic backup exports in JSON and CSV format. CEMETERRA's CSV importer handles plot codes, sections, rows, occupancy status, and interment records. The free migration help offer covers assistance for teams that need help mapping the fields across.

Can we do our own map instead of hiring someone?

Yes — that's exactly how CEMETERRA is designed. Upload a photo, scan, or PDF of your existing cemetery map, then click to draw plot boundaries directly in the browser. No surveying, no drone flight, no per-acre fee.

We're already committed to a Cemify annual plan — when should we switch?

You can create a free CEMETERRA account now to explore the product at no cost. Many teams run both in parallel while migrating records, then cancel Cemify at renewal. Because CEMETERRA uses monthly billing, there's no large commitment to make upfront.

Does CEMETERRA handle deed and certificate generation like Cemify?

Yes. CEMETERRA generates deed PDFs from plot sale records and supports e-signature workflows for agreements — all without an external tool or service.

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