Sacred Grounds vs. Gather: The All-in-One Solution for the Rest of Us
Gather is a comprehensive platform, but its feature density can be overwhelming and expensive. Sacred Grounds packages core funeral home and cemetery management functions into one simple, low-cost platform designed specifically for the independent operator.
The Problem with "Enterprise-Grade" Platforms for Small Operators
Gather has built an impressive comprehensive platform with extensive capabilities designed to handle large, complex funeral operations. However, for independent funeral homes with 1-20 employees, this comprehensive approach often creates more complexity than value.
When "Comprehensive" Becomes Counterproductive
- Feature Overload: Too many options can slow down simple daily tasks
- Higher Costs: Enterprise pricing for features most small homes don't need
- Complexity Tax: Time spent learning and navigating instead of serving families
Sacred Grounds vs. Gather: Target Audience Comparison
Gather: Built for Large Operations
- • Multi-location funeral chains
- • 50+ employees
- • Complex organizational hierarchies
- • Enterprise-level compliance needs
- • Dedicated IT departments
Sacred Grounds: Built for Independents
- • Independent funeral homes
- • 1-20 employees
- • Family-owned operations
- • Simple compliance tracking
- • No IT department needed
Cost and Complexity Comparison
| Factor | Sacred Grounds | Gather |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Small Home) | $49/month | $200-500+/month |
| Implementation Time | Same day | 4-12 weeks |
| Training Required | None | Extensive sessions |
| Feature Count | Essential 20 | Comprehensive 100+ |
| Daily Efficiency | High (focused) | Variable (complex) |
Why "Less" Can Be More for Small Funeral Homes
Faster Daily Operations
When you only see the features you actually use, everything becomes faster. No hunting through menus or avoiding "advanced" sections.
Universal Staff Adoption
When software is simple, everyone uses it. No more "I'll just write it down" from staff who find complex systems intimidating.
Better ROI
Pay for what you actually need and use. Sacred Grounds delivers 90% of the value at 20% of the cost.
Sacred Grounds: The Right Features, Right Size
Core Case Management
- • Deceased records & family history
- • Service scheduling & coordination
- • Document generation
- • Payment tracking
Team Collaboration
- • Multi-user access (unlimited)
- • Real-time updates
- • Simple access controls
- • Shared updates
Cemetery Integration
- • Visual plot mapping
- • Burial record management
- • Plot availability tracking
- • Multi-location support
Modern Payments
- • Online payment processing
- • Secure payment links
- • Automatic receipts
- • Payment tracking & reporting
What Sacred Grounds Intentionally Doesn't Include
Enterprise workflow automation
(Too complex for small teams)
Advanced analytics dashboards
(Simple reports work better)
Multi-tier user hierarchies
(Unnecessary for small operations)
Software Built for Independent Operators
Stop paying enterprise prices for features you'll never use. Sacred Grounds delivers exactly what independent funeral homes need in a package that's simple, affordable, and actually enjoyable to use.
$49/month • Perfect for 1-20 person teams • No enterprise bloat • completely free version for up to 3 users