Sacred Grounds vs. Cemify: Complete Funeral Management vs. Cemetery-Only Focus
Cemify specializes in cemetery management and ranks as "easiest to use," but limits you to cemetery-only functions. Sacred Grounds provides complete funeral home management including cemetery features at transparent $49/month pricing.
The Cemetery-Only Limitation Problem
Cemify has earned recognition as the easiest-to-use cemetery management software on Capterra, targeting small to mid-sized cemeteries with 15-200 burials per year. However, for funeral homes that offer comprehensive services, this cemetery-only focus creates operational gaps and forces you to manage multiple disconnected systems.
Challenges with Cemetery-Only Software
Sacred Grounds vs. Cemify: Service Coverage Comparison
| Service Area | Sacred Grounds | Cemify |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Plot Management | ✅ Visual mapping & records | ✅ Specialized focus |
| Funeral Service Management | ✅ Complete coordination | ❌ Not included |
| Family Record Management | ✅ Complete family histories | ⚠️ Cemetery records only |
| Online Payment Processing | ✅ Built-in secure payments | ❌ Not available |
| Service Scheduling | ✅ Calendar & staff coordination | ❌ Not included |
| Pricing Transparency | $49/month (clear) | Custom (contact for quote) |
The True Cost of Specialized vs. Complete Solutions
Complete Cost Analysis for Full-Service Funeral Home
Cemify + Additional Software
Sacred Grounds Complete
Annual Savings with Sacred Grounds: $2,292
Plus $500 saved on initial setup costs
Why Complete Integration Beats Cemetery-Only Solutions
Serve All Family Needs
Handle funeral services, cemetery plots, and memorial services all in one system. No switching between different platforms mid-conversation.
Unified Staff Training
Train your team on one simple system instead of multiple specialized tools. Reduce confusion and increase efficiency across all services.
Transparent Pricing
$49/month covers everything with no hidden costs. No lengthy sales calls or custom pricing negotiations required.
Sacred Grounds: Easy to Use AND Complete
Why Sacred Grounds Matches Cemify's Ease of Use
Cemify's Ease of Use
- • Ranked #1 easiest cemetery software
- • Intuitive cemetery record digitization
- • Simple plot mapping interface
- • But limited to cemetery functions only
- • Requires additional software for full operations
Sacred Grounds' Complete Simplicity
- • Equally intuitive cemetery management
- • Plus simple funeral service coordination
- • Integrated family record management
- • Built-in payment processing
- • All features designed with same simplicity
Cemetery Management (Like Cemify)
- • Visual plot mapping and digitization
- • Cemetery record management
- • Plot availability tracking
- • Public gravesite lookup
Complete Funeral Services (Cemify Can't)
- • Full funeral service coordination
- • Memorial service planning
- • Staff and facility scheduling
- • Document generation
Integrated Payment Processing
- • Online payment links via email/text
- • Secure family payment collection
- • Automatic receipt generation
- • Payment tracking across all services
Unified Family Records
- • Complete family service histories
- • Multi-generation record tracking
- • Service preferences and notes
- • All family touchpoints in one place
The Business Case for Complete Solutions
Why Funeral Homes Choose Sacred Grounds Over Cemetery-Only Software
Cemify Limitations
- • Cemetery records only
- • Custom pricing (no transparency)
- • Need separate funeral service software
- • No payment processing capabilities
- • Multiple system training required
- • Data scattered across platforms
Sacred Grounds Benefits
- • Complete funeral home management
- • Transparent $49/month pricing
- • Everything included in one system
- • Built-in secure payment processing
- • Single system for all staff
- • All family data centralized
Get Cemify's Ease of Use PLUS Complete Functionality
Why limit yourself to cemetery-only management when you can have the same ease of use with complete funeral home functionality? Sacred Grounds delivers both at transparent, affordable pricing.
$49/month • Everything included • Save $2,292 annually • Free version for up to 3 users