RecommendedAll-in-one mortuary management software. Manage deceased records, storage, invoicing, and workflows — from one simple platform.
- Free plan
- 5-min setup
- Multi-branch
- Body tracking
Software comparison
MortemCare vs PlotBox
PlotBox is a cemetery and crematorium management platform with integrated GIS mapping. Here's how it compares to MortemCare for funeral home and mortuary operations.
FreeMortemCare starting price
£4,500/yrPlotBox starting price
RecommendedPlotBox
Cemetery and crematorium management platform with integrated GIS mapping, contract management, booking systems, and a public records portal.
- No free plan
- Enterprise pricing
- GIS mapping
- Public portal
Feature comparison
Side-by-side feature breakdown
A detailed look at what each platform offers across the features that matter most to your organization.
| Feature | MortemCare | PlotBox |
|---|---|---|
| Deceased record management | Yes | Yes |
| Custom workflows with required fields | Yes | Partial |
| Personal effects & property tracking | Yes | No |
| Contract management & eSignatures | No | YesDocuSign |
| CRM & sales management | No | Yes |
| Public records portal (genealogy) | No | Yes |
| Real-time storage dashboard | Yes | No |
| Storage unit assignment & occupancy | Yes | No |
| Body movement history | Yes | No |
| Chain of custody tracking | Yes | No |
| GIS cemetery mapping | No | Yes |
| Geo-rectified drone mapping | No | Yes |
| Plot inventory & availability | PartialVault slots | Yes |
| Cemetery vault management | Yes | Yes |
| Itemized invoice generation | Yes | Yes |
| Partial payments & deposits | Yes | Yes |
| PDF invoice generation | Yes | Yes |
| Online payment processing | PartialComing soon | Yes |
| Trust fund management | No | Yes |
| Financial reporting & analytics | Partial | Yes |
| Burial & cremation scheduling | PartialComing soon | Yes |
| Multi-facility calendar | No | Yes |
| Work order management | No | Yes |
| Risk assessments | No | Yes |
| Document management | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance management | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan available | Yes | No |
| Self-service sign-up | Yes | No |
| No per-user license fees | Yes | No£600–1,800/yr |
| Multi-location / multi-branch | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud-based access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app with offline mode | No | Yes |
| Data migration assistance | Yes | YesPaid service |
Pricing
The cost breakdown
MortemCare uses simple, transparent pricing. PlotBox uses enterprise SaaS pricing with per-user license fees and separate charges for mapping services.
- Basic Most Popular≈ $16.58/month$199/year
- Free Full access, limited cases$0
- Enterprise Multi-branch, priority support$499/year
- EssentialCore digital managementCustom
- Pro3 users, 1 facility minimum£4,500+/yr
- EnterpriseMulti-facility, custom needsCustom
Per-user cost (Pro)£600–£1,800/yr+ drone mapping, migration, training fees
Key takeaways
Where each platform shines
An honest look at where each product has an edge — so you can make the best choice for your organization.
Wins at…Pricing & Accessibility
Free plan to start immediately. Paid plans from $199/year with unlimited users. PlotBox Pro starts at £4,500/year with per-user fees of £600–£1,800/year each.
Body Storage Management
Real-time storage dashboards with unit assignment, occupancy tracking, body movement history, and chain of custody — all purpose-built for mortuaries. PlotBox doesn't offer storage management.
Fast, Self-Service Setup
Sign up and start managing cases in 5 minutes — no sales call, no activation fee, no data migration project. PlotBox requires enterprise onboarding with drone mapping and training.
Mortuary-Focused Workflows
Purpose-built for mortuary daily operations — admission, storage, property tracking, invoicing, and release. PlotBox focuses on cemetery and crematorium operations.
GIS Cemetery Mapping
Integrated geographic information system with geo-rectified drone imagery, plot overlays, and at-a-glance inventory — the gold standard for cemetery spatial management.
Burial & Cremation Scheduling
Real-time multi-facility calendars for scheduling burials, cremations, and services across locations — with work order management and resource allocation.
Public Records Portal
Public-facing portal for genealogy searches and family history tracing — allowing the public to access cemetery records and locate burial sites online.
Enterprise Cemetery Operations
Comprehensive CRM, contract management with DocuSign, trust fund management, sales tracking, and financial reporting purpose-built for large cemetery and crematorium operators.
Verdict
The bottom line
Choose MortemCare if you run a funeral home or mortuary and need affordable, all-in-one case management with body storage tracking, invoicing, custom workflows, and multi-branch support — without the enterprise price tag.
Choose PlotBox if you manage cemeteries or crematoria and need advanced GIS mapping with geo-rectified drone imagery, plot inventory management, burial scheduling, public records portals, and enterprise-grade contract and financial management.