PlotBox

PlotBox is cloud software for cemetery, crematory and funeral-home operations. It suits organizations that need shared records, site mapping, scheduling and public family tools rather than a single-purpose application. Its broad, modular coverage is persuasive, but custom pricing and data-dependent implementation make the buying decision a planning exercise.

Overview

PlotBox combines deceased records, plot inventory, digital cemetery maps, operational schedules and financial administration in one deathcare platform. Teams can coordinate burials, cremations and appointments across multiple sites while keeping the underlying records connected to those activities.

The modular model is practical for organizations whose requirements will evolve: customers can begin with a selected set of capabilities and add modules later. That flexibility avoids paying for an entire stack on day one, but it also means buyers must define priorities, data preparation and future additions before implementation. The company says implementation timing depends on the organization and the complexity of its data.

Key features

Records, inventory and mapping

A searchable deceased-record database, plot inventory management and digital cemetery mapping link the administrative record to the physical site. This is particularly relevant to cemeteries managing extensive or changing plot inventories, where staff need a common view of ownership, location and memorial information.

Scheduling across sites

The scheduling system handles burials, cremations and appointments across multiple locations. Operators with several sites can use one operational framework instead of treating each location as a separate schedule; a small provider with only one narrow workflow may find that breadth unnecessary.

Family-facing access

EverAfter provides a public genealogy portal where families can search cemetery records, plan visits with walk-to-grave directions and explore memorials online. It extends PlotBox beyond internal administration, making it a stronger fit for organizations that want families to find information and plan visits without staff mediating every request.

Finance and integrations

The financial suite covers invoicing, payments, receipts and trust fund management. PlotBox also says it integrates with QuickBooks and C&J Financial, which can reduce duplication for organizations already using those services. Finance is included at the Enterprise level, while the lower packages require a different configuration if financial management is a core requirement.

Security and support

The maker’s information security management system is registered to ISO 27001:2022 through March 23, 2028. Prospective customers can request a demo and contact PlotBox’s team; implementation support is therefore part of a managed purchasing process rather than a self-serve sign-up.

Pricing

PlotBox uses paid, custom pricing. Its packages page presents three packages but does not publish prices, so organizations must contact the company for a quote and demo. There are no stated seat quotas, trial period, renewal terms or free plan.

Essential

Essential includes records, deeds and plot management; the EverAfter public genealogy portal; contracts; booking schedule; and mapping and memorials. CRM and documents are available as bolt-ons. It fits organizations that need core records, scheduling and public access while keeping customer-management and document functions optional.

Pro

Pro retains the Essential core and adds work orders. CRM and documents remain bolt-ons. Choose it when operational task tracking matters, but finance and customized reporting are not central to the initial deployment.

Enterprise

Enterprise includes the core records, portal, contracts, booking, mapping and memorials, plus finance, customized reporting, work orders, CRM and documents. It is the package for larger or more complex deathcare operations that need the broadest integrated administration; smaller organizations may not need its full scope.

Platforms

PlotBox is available on the web and iOS. Its cloud-based design supports access to the deathcare management system without limiting the deployment to a locally installed application.

Who it's for

PlotBox is aimed at cemeteries, crematories and funeral homes that need records, physical-site information, scheduling and family access connected in one system. Multi-site operators and organizations planning to expand their capabilities should benefit most from the modular structure. It is a weaker match for buyers seeking only a basic appointment calendar, a standalone finance tool or a low-commitment self-service product.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Connected deathcare records and mapping: searchable records, plot inventory and digital maps address both administrative and site-level work.
• Multi-site scheduling: burials, cremations and appointments can be coordinated across locations.
• Family self-service: EverAfter adds genealogy search, visit directions and online memorial exploration.
• Expandable packages: modular plans let organizations add capabilities as needs change.
• Integrated finance options: Enterprise includes invoicing, payments, receipts and trust fund management, with QuickBooks and C&J Financial integrations cited by PlotBox.

Cons

• Custom pricing only: buyers cannot compare package costs without contacting PlotBox.
• Implementation requires planning: timing varies with organizational structure and data complexity.
• Lower tiers omit important modules: Essential and Pro do not include the Enterprise finance and customized-reporting bundle, and some CRM or document functions are bolt-ons.

Alternatives

For a wider shortlist, see Funeral Home Software.

• Passare is worth choosing for Android, iOS and web access with an annual subscription priced according to prior case volume.
• FrontRunner is a web-based paid option for buyers willing to request product pricing directly.
• Afterword suits organizations wanting published monthly options, including Online Planner at $179 a month and Essential Case Management at $79 a month, both based on 200 cases per year.
• Funeral Manager offers paid web modules including care of the deceased and arrangements, with pay-as-you-go core modules.
• Gather is another paid web alternative.
• FuneralHQ is a paid web alternative.
• Memcare is a paid web alternative with no free plan.

Verdict

Choose PlotBox if your cemetery, crematory or funeral home needs connected records, mapping, multi-site scheduling and family-facing access, with the option to expand into finance and broader administration. Look elsewhere if transparent pricing, a short self-serve trial or a narrowly focused tool matters more than an integrated, modular deathcare platform.