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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, $500–$1,000 per acre map digitization fees. Start today, pay monthly, and update your own map at any time.
The real cost difference
When you include Cemify's per-acre map digitization fee, the total first-year cost for a typical cemetery can be significantly higher than the annual plan price suggests.
| 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 | $500–$1,000 per acre (Cemify’s published range) |
| Total first-year cost (typical cemetery) | $0–$1,188 (no setup or mapping fees) | $3,800–$9,800+ (plan + mapping) |
| Onboarding time | Same day, self-serve | Digitization project completed before go-live |
| Ongoing plan pricing | $49–$99/month (cancel anytime) | $799–$1,899/year (annual commitment) |
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) |
| 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 |
| Work orders | With before/after photos, route optimization, crew app | Work orders and task tracking |
| Cremation workflows | Columbaria grids, niches, gardens, ossuaries, scattering records | Not included |
| QR memorial pages | Included — no family app install required | Not included |
| Walk-to-grave navigation | Included — GPS, compass, live blue dot | Not included |
| E-signatures (built-in) | Included — no third-party signing cost | Not included |
| Funeral director portal | Included — FD role, request intake, admin review | Not included |
| Offline crew app | Offline-capable PWA — queues updates without WiFi | Browser based |
| Native mobile app | PWA (installable from any browser) | Browser based |
No setup fee. No per-acre cost. Start today.
Free · Standard $49/month · Pro $99/month. Free migration help included. No credit card required to start.
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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