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
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All-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
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PlotBox

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.

Case & Records Management
MortemCare
PlotBox
Deceased record management
Custom workflows with required fields
Personal effects & property tracking
Contract management & eSignatures
DocuSign
CRM & sales management
Public records portal (genealogy)
Storage, Mapping & Body Tracking
MortemCare
PlotBox
Real-time storage dashboard
Storage unit assignment & occupancy
Body movement history
Chain of custody tracking
GIS cemetery mapping
Geo-rectified drone mapping
Plot inventory & availability
Vault slots
Cemetery vault management
Invoicing & Payments
MortemCare
PlotBox
Itemized invoice generation
Partial payments & deposits
PDF invoice generation
Online payment processing
Coming soon
Trust fund management
Financial reporting & analytics
Scheduling & Operations
MortemCare
PlotBox
Burial & cremation scheduling
Coming soon
Multi-facility calendar
Work order management
Risk assessments
Document management
Compliance management
Platform & Access
MortemCare
PlotBox
Free plan available
Self-service sign-up
No per-user license fees
£600–1,800/yr
Multi-location / multi-branch
Cloud-based access
Mobile app with offline mode
Data migration assistance
Paid 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.

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Basic$199/year≈ $16.58/month
Free$0Full access, limited cases
Enterprise$499/yearMulti-branch, priority support
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PlotBox
EssentialCustomCore digital management
Pro£4,500+/yr3 users, 1 facility minimum
EnterpriseCustomMulti-facility, custom needs
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.

PlotBoxWins at…

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.

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.

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