Cemetery software market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Cemetery software is software that allows the management of a cemetery’s graves, graveyard owners, burial, and genealogical records. Maintaining accurate records is essential as cemeteries contain centuries of historical information. The data must be secure and organized. Cemetery software allows cemeteries to keep records organized and safely stored within reliable cloud servers. For instance, Grave Discover offers cemetery software that can digitize all cemetery records into an easy-to-use and organized inventory. The company also provides great database management features which allow one to manage burials, occupants, plot owners, deeds, grave types, grave locations, headstone images, and more. The management screens have been through vigorous usability tests to ensure that their customers can quickly and easily update their cemetery and grave information. Thus, the benefits associated with cemetery software are expected to drive the demand for the cemetery software market during the forecast period. However, a robust network and system infrastructure are mandatorily required to manage the whole centralized system. The availability of poor network infrastructure is expected to hinder the growth of the market.   

Segmental Outlook 

The global cemetery software market is segmented based on the type and application. Based on the type, the market is segmented into cloud-based and web-based. Based on the application, the market is augmented into the individual, government, funeral home, and others. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements. The individual sub-segment is expected to provide a substantial growth rate over the forecast period. To an individual, it helps in managing tasks such as tracking lot sales and plotting gravesites on maps.

Among the type segments, the web-based segment is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. This web-based allows cemetery visitors to use their mobile devices to pull up the software on the internet through a custom cemetery URL to find the grave they are finding at the cemetery. It is a great tool for cemetery visitors on site, as well as those planning a trip to the cemetery. For instance, Grave Discover company provides software that is fully responsive and mobile-friendly and allows the site to automatically resize to fit the screen size. It also allows site users or administrators to easily view and interact with the site no matter what device they are using.

Regional Outlooks

The global cemetery software market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).  The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement. The European region is expected to hold a considerable share of the cemetery market during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for cloud-based cemetery software and the growing awareness of its benefits among users in this region.

Global Cemetery Software Market Growth, by Region 2023-2029

The North American Region is Expected to Hold a Significant Share of the Global Cemetery Software Market 

The North American region is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period. The factors such as the rising demand for cremation and rapid urbanization in countries including Canada and the US are attributing growth in the region. For instance, in September 2020, Blue Raster collaborated with Mount Auburn, the Alliance for Public Gardens GIS (APGG), and BG-BASE to develop an automated link from BG-BASE to Esri software. This process involved moving plant record data to a SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabase loaded with the Alliance for Public Gardens GIS data model. In addition to automating internal workflows, Blue Raster developed Mount Auburn’s first interactive web mapping application, Flora Mount Auburn. The app showcases plant collections, staff-curated tours, and amenities across the cemetery. 

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global cemetery software market include Axiom, Inc., Cemetery360, Cemify, Grave Discover Software, Memorial Business Systems, Inc., NewCom Technologies, Inc., Pontem Software, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in April 2023, Chronicle launched a mobile-friendly update that allows members of the public to engage with their communities and cemeteries more meaningfully and easily, while further simplifying processes for cemetery managers. The update will further simplify processes for cemetery managers while offering people a richer, simpler, and more meaningful experience in the quiet heart of their communities. Furthermore, it will promote a more deeply rooted sense of grounding and connection with the deceased, further reiterating the Chronicle’s commitment to constantly developing its platform to enrich the lives of its clients and communities.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2029.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global cemetery software market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.