Limited offer: First year free + free migration help for cemetery records and maps.
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, $1,000–$1,500 per acre map digitization fees, and a 3-month onboarding backlog. Start today, pay monthly, and update your own map at any time.

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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 (Year 1) $0 (first year free for qualifying teams) $799/year (Preservation plan)
Map setup / digitization $0 — upload image, draw plots yourself $1,000–$1,500 per acre (typical project: $3,000–$8,000+)
Total first-year cost (typical cemetery) $0 with first-year-free offer $3,800–$9,800+ (plan + mapping)
Onboarding time Same day, self-serve 3 months wait; booked in advance
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 Cemify doesn't include.

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, urn vaults, 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 Web-only, no offline support
Native mobile app PWA (installable from any browser) Web-only, no native app

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Free · Standard $49/month · Pro $99/month. First year free for qualifying teams. Free migration help included. No credit card required to start.

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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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