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Chronicle 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Chronicle
Chronicle
4.7
(60)

Pricing

Starting at $20.00 per month

About Chronicle

Chronicle is a secure, cloud-based cemetery management platform that brings digital mapping, records storage, sales tracking, task management, and reporting into one simple system. It is designed for councils, religious organizations, and private operators like you who want to replace paper files, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools with accurate and accessible data. Chronicle supports single cemeteries, multi-site portfolios, and columbaria, helping you manage daily tasks, keep records organized, and make operations sustainable for the future.

Accurate and Connected Records
Every plot is mapped with survey-grade GPS accuracy, linking each burial record to the exact grave location. Records stay consistent, so you can trust that what you see on the map matches the ground. You can monitor plot availability, interments, and pre-need sales in real time. Work orders can be created, assigned, and tracked for grounds maintenance and operations. Deeds and certificates can be uploaded and stored securely in the same system. Financial, occupancy, and sales reports can be generated instantly, reducing the need for manual tracking and reporting.

Public Engagement Built In
Chronicle...

includes a searchable grave map and digital memorials at no additional cost. Families can locate loved ones quickly, explore available plots, reserve future spaces, and create memorials that preserve stories and photos. These public-facing tools strengthen ties between your cemetery and its community, giving people a simple way to engage with cemetery history and services. **Simple, Secure, and Compliant** Chronicle keeps all your records in one secure location, meeting data privacy and compliance standards such as DHHS and Cemetery and Crematoria Act 2003 requirements. Role-based permissions let you control who can view or edit data, supporting unlimited users at no extra cost. Records are safe from loss, easy to update, and accessible to your staff wherever they are, reducing the risk of errors or misplaced information. **Why You Choose Chronicle** • You get survey-grade accuracy that links every record to the correct plot using GPS and aerial drone mapping • You get all features included in one price, with no per-user fees or hidden modules • You can give unlimited users secure access with role-based permissions to your team members • You can offer your community free public-facing maps and memorials • You get comprehensive tools for records, mapping, sales, work orders, deeds, and reporting in one platform • You get strong onboarding and support with data migration, training, and responsive assistance included • You join more than 650 cemeteries worldwide that trust Chronicle, from small rural sites to large multi-location memorial parks **Smooth Setup and Ongoing Support** You can transition from manual records with help from the Chronicle team. We handle scanning, organizing, and uploading your data to ensure a clean start. Staff training and ongoing support are included, so your team can quickly adapt to the system. Any issues that arise are handled by a support team that knows the unique needs of cemetery management. **Future-Proof Cemetery Operations** As you move away from paper-based systems, Chronicle gives you a dependable platform to manage records, operations, and community engagement in one place. You gain confidence that your data is secure and that your team has the tools to manage every aspect of cemetery operations. Chronicle continues to help cemeteries worldwide build accurate, accessible, and future-ready records.

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Chronicle Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $20.00 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Basic (Free)

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

  • Records Management
  • Plot Management
  • Interment
  • Certificate

Lite

$20.00

usage based, per month

Plan includes:

  • Work Order
  • Activity Log
  • Event
  • Certificate
  • Records Management
  • Plot Management
  • Interment
  • Advanced Search

Pro

$165.00

usage based, per month

Plan includes:

  • Certificate
  • Event
  • Advanced Search
  • Activity Log
  • Notes
  • Report
  • Invoice Module
  • Walk to Grave
  • Official Stories
  • Life Chronicle Online Memorial
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Chronicle Features

  • Popular features found in Cemetery
    Document Management
    Grave Search
    Lot Mapping
    Records Management
  • More features of Chronicle
    Access Controls/Permissions
    Accounting
    Accounting Integration
    Activity Dashboard
    Ad hoc Reporting
    Alerts/Notifications
    Appointment Management
    Attendance Tracking
    Audit Management
    Automatic Backup
    Built-In Database
    Calendar Management
    Cemetery Management
    Certification & Licensing
    Contact Database
    Contact Management
    Contract/License Management
    Cremation Management
    Customer Database
    Customizable Fields
    Customizable Forms
    Customizable Reports
    Customizable Templates
    Data Import/Export
    Data Mapping
    Data Migration
    Data Storage Management
    Document Generation
    Document Imaging
    Document Storage
    Electronic Payments
    Event Calendar
    Financial Management
    Forms Management
    Geographic Maps
    Image Management
    Interactive Content
    Inventory Management
    Inventory Tracking
    Invoice Management
    Invoice Processing
    Multi-Location
    Order Entry
    Order Management
    Pre-Need Management
    QuickBooks Integration
    Receipt Management
    Reporting & Statistics
    Reservations Management
    Scheduling
    Self Service Portal
    SSL Security
    Status Tracking
    Surveys & Feedback
    Template Management
    Third-Party Integrations
    User Management
    Website Management
    Work Order Management

Chronicle Integrations

Xero
Xero
QuickBooks Desktop
QuickBooks Desktop
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Google Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage
Osiris
Osiris

Chronicle User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

5

67%

4

33%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.6

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.9

Functionality

4.6

LH

Lori Ann H.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2025

Best decision for your cemetery needs!

5

So far, we are impressed with the site and appreciative of the customer service received! We look forward to the continued support of our wonderful cemetery.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Chronicle has been amazing! Switching to Chronicle has made our customer/cemetery experiences so much better. It is easier for families to find their loved ones.
Cons:
We have had a huge increase in families wanting to bury urns with previous deceased family members. This causes a change in the mapping process that can only be changed by Chronicle. Chronicle has been very helpful and timely with these change requests.

Vendor Response

Hi Lori Ann, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! We’re really glad to hear that Chronicle has made a positive difference for the cemetery and the families you work with. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to continuing to support you and your cemetery.

Replied May 2025

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SS

Shawn S.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed January 2025

Marengo Springtown Cemetery

4

Love it especially for the ability to edit online in the field with phone and then on desktop for more detailed infomation.

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
Simplicity of use and service in initial setup was amazing
Cons:
Connecting with the server seems to be slow to edit Need to be able to enter only year for birth and death dates

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

Price and deployement options that were available

Vendor Response

Hi Shawn, Thank you for the positive review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Chronicle has been great! To change the date format to display the year only for both birth and death dates, simply click the icon with the up and down arrows next to the calendar icon in those fields. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Support team if you have any further questions. Thank you again!

Replied January 2025

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PB

Philip B.

Verified reviewer

Religious Institutions

Self-Employed

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Reviewed November 2024

The Best Cemetery software

5

Very good , they are available to answer any questions and their organization is great.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
They make everything easy , from start up to finish. Communicate well with their customers too
Cons:
Nothing . It’s is on good with great service and ideas . Nothing negative to say

Vendor Response

Dear Philip, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and positive review of Chronicle on Capterra. We are thrilled to hear that you find our software easy to use and that our customer service has met your expectations from start to finish. Your kind words about our features and value for money are greatly appreciated. We noticed that while you rated us highly in all areas, the "Likelihood to Recommend" score is 3/10. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our users, and understanding any reservations you might have is important to us. If there are specific areas or features you think we could improve, we would love to hear your feedback. Thank you again for your support and for being a valued member of the Chronicle community. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your cemetery organization. Best regards, Chronicle Customer Success Team

Replied December 2024

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VS

Virginia S.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Amazing software that is constantly being improved!

5

The software is rich with features and intuitive to use, for administrators and groundskeepers alike. Implementation was flawless. Customer support is amazing.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Customer support and the development team are amazing. They continually upgrade the software and listen to feedback from customers.
Cons:
Absolutely nothing. At purchase, it provided a cost effective method to have mapping and data management but has since grown into a very robust software that has retained its low pricing.

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

All of the software we researched was too expensive for our small budget. At the time of purchase, they had many features that we didn't need but Chronicle has since added for the same low rates.

Reasons for switching to Chronicle

No mapping functionality. Limited fields. Terrible search functions.

Vendor Response

Hi Virginia, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our customer support and development team has been able to meet your expectations. We will definitely keep working on adding more features to improve our platform, so stay tuned!

Replied June 2024

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DG

Daryl G.

Verified reviewer

Individual & Family Services

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Reviewed November 2023

GAR Cemetery Review

4

Overall, i've had a good experience with chronicle and it allowed me to correct numerous mistakes in grave locations made with MS Excel and MS Access Database. It also has self correcting logic scripts to prevent common mistakes.

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
4
Value for money
5
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
Customer support was excellent and very helpful. The software allows me to find human mistakes that have been made using excel or access database.
Cons:
In the country, my internet is kind of slow so I have to wait for the data to load. Also, when taking headstone pictures and uploading, make sure the file is around 500 KB instead of megabytes due to upload times. The larger the file, the slower it takes to load.

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

I chose chronicle for it's ability for loved ones to leave a "Chronicle" or biography since a lot of interments do not have all of the information the Cemetery needs to contact people for marketing/ headstone cleaning etc. Plus, the cemetery gets money back from chronicles purchased. Also Rocky talked to me like a human being and treated me as such and I didn't feel he was pushy. Other places I felt like I was buying a used car and they only saw dollar signs.

Vendor Response

A massive thank you for sharing your Chronicle experience—it's like music to our ears! 🎉 We're over the moon to hear how Chronicle has been a game-changer for you, fixing those Excel and Access blunders and keeping things smooth with its self-correcting magic. Happy to see that you rated our customer support a 5 star which is a testament to what we believe in as part of achieving customer satisfaction. We get the struggle with slow internet—ain't nobody has time for that! And thanks for the heads-up on file sizes during uploads; we're all about that user-friendly experience and we have been working on improving the upload and file capacity to make it smoother in the future. Your reasons for choosing Chronicle totally warm our hearts—biographies, benefits for the cemetery, and Rocky treating you like a buddy, not a dollar sign. We're all about making you feel at home here. Thanks for being an awesome part of the Chronicle family.

Replied December 2023

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KW

Kurt W.

Verified reviewer

Religious Institutions

2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Reviewed December 2022

Feature-Rich affordable Cemetery Management cloud software

5

We chose Chronicle because Chronicle had the features we needed at an affordable cost. Many other packages we looked at had great features, but ones our small cemetery wouldn't use. Many of the limitations we first encountered with Chronicle have been addressed in recent releases. Migrating to Chronicle has forced us to go thru a complete audit of all sales and burials, ensuring our paperwork is up to date and accurate.Not only is Chronicle feature rich but the sales team and customer service has been exceptional. Since migrating to Chronicle we have asked for additional plots to be added to our cemetery. This work has been completed in less than a week with no errors. Any questions we ask via e-mail are answered, typically within a day.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Chronicle allowed us to quickly get up and running. With Chronicle we are able to do basic plot management, but also attach any documents or photos to each plot or burial. The ability for the public (we are still auditing our records so haven't turned on public access permanently yet) to easily search for records and navigate to a specific plot is very valuable. Chronicle also allows us to attach grave marker images and stories to each burial. We've used the story feature to add obituary details to each burial. Chronicle is actively enhancing their feature list multiple times a year. Since we've purchased a subscription they've added a brand new Work Order feature that keeps improving with each release. Because this is cloud software, there are no hardware or software dependencies, making both Windows and Mac systems able to use all features.
Cons:
When we first started using Chronicle a little over a year ago a couple small things bothered me. First, we couldn't change the data format ourselves, but an e-mail resolved the issue in less than 12 hours. Second, because Chronicle is an Australian company, the terminology was a bit different from what we used. This took some getting used too. In less than a year, both of these issues have been solved (I didn't log any enhancement requests for these features) by allowing customers to modify date format themselves as well as modify terms like "ROI Holder", "Right of Interment", as well as how we identify Section, Row, Plot.

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

Cloud Product, Feature Rich, most affordable

Reasons for switching to Chronicle

We wanted an affordable cloud solution that worked with both Windows and Mac

Vendor Response

Hi Kurt, Wow! First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to write a comprehensive review, you are the best! Everything you wrote here aligned with who we are and what we aim for. We want to be the solution for all sizes of cemeteries, we know that smaller cemeteries have very limited choices of software within the budget. We are glad this resonates with you and that you found Chronicle useful. Thank you for using our story feature to add obituary details to each burial, and to notice our feature enhancements! This year our team work very hard to keep adding and improving our software, and we are thrilled that it resulted in a review such as yours. Cheers for a better and better journey in 2023. - Chronicle team

Replied December 2022

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SP

Sandy P.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

201-500 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Reviewed December 2022

Digitsation in less than 6 months

5

Customers and suppliers can now access all cemetery records in real time- which has never been possible before. This also now means families can access their loved ones cemetery records from the comfort of their loungerooms and Council staff can confidently make cemetery bookings without having to conduct a site visit.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Chronicle were extremely helpful and worked with us during the implementation phase to understand how Council would use the software and have since implemented many improvements to ensure common business processes can now be managed in the platform. This has been a great experience and has helped finetune existing processes.
Cons:
Took a little while to ensure staff used the correct fields to enter data that would then be used on the templates. This should now be resolved with the additional fields available for event types. Also it would be beneficial to have a new field called Grave Type where we could record if it was a new grave or a re-opening and if a re-opening was it re-open number 1, 2, 3, 4- this would assist with annual legislative reporting requirements where we need to identify new graves verses re-opened plots.

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

Functionality met most of our requirements and the pricing made it achievable.

Vendor Response

Dear Sandy, We are really thankful to have MRC as one of ours. Furthermore, thank you for all your support in getting good words about us out there, being our guest in our webinar, and recommending us to other councils. It's been our pleasure working with you and your team. We are glad that Chronicle makes the whole process and experience of accessing cemeteries easier and better for you, the council members and staff, and the community. We are also happy that the feature enhancement we did helped you with the difficulties. We have taken notes on your suggestions and we will keep you updated. Have a great holiday season, - Chronicle team

Replied December 2022

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BS

Brandi S.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

Self-Employed

Used daily for less than 6 months

Reviewed December 2023

Something to be Proud of!

5

I will always, always recommend Chronicle. [sensitive content hidden] and his team are amazing! I'll screen shot something I need help with, or a plot that was missing (during setup) and it's completed within days if not hours! When I took my position and I was shown the cemetery, I was overwhelmed and saddened by the records! I had in my mind what I wanted done & how it should be & Chronicle matched it and elevated what I envisioned! This is something that I am extremely proud to have implemented in our city and can't wait to hear feedback from residents and the council!

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
EVERYTHING! Literally everything. The team is amazing! The records that I inherited were horrible! Some things were labeled on a piece of cardboard with white paper taped to it. Coffee stains, penciled in (which was rubbed off over the years). Just names written down on a piece of paper and how many plots were sold. No records at all from the 70's back!
Cons:
I'd like to be able to zoom to a grave from different angles or even add grave plots on my own; however, the team said they are working toward that!

Reasons for choosing Chronicle

I preferred the demo and the team. The option to have the team come out and map the entire cemetery & enter in the information based on the headstones was awesome!

Vendor Response

Hi Brandi, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to have been able to assist you in digitizing your records and meeting your expectations. We appreciate your suggestions on zooming and adding grave plots, and we're actively working on these features. Your recommendation and positive feedback about our support team mean a lot to us. We're excited to hear more from the residents and council.

Replied June 2024

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RB

Rosemary B.

Verified reviewer

Health, Wellness and Fitness

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed February 2025

beechworth Public Cemetery

5

Is valuable tool for research & storage.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
Readily available location of gravesites
Cons:
The search button is often slow to load.

Vendor Response

Hi Rosemary, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Chronicle on Capterra! We truly appreciate your kind words and your 5-star ratings for overall quality, ease of use, customer support, and value for money. It’s great to hear that Chronicle has been a valuable tool for your research and record storage needs. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the search button's loading speed. Our team is always working on improving system performance, and we’ll take this into account as we continue refining our platform. If you ever need any assistance or have further suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure you have the best experience possible. Thanks again for being a valued Chronicle user! Best regards, Chronicle

Replied February 2025

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ML

Melanie L.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Reviewed February 2025

Love this package

4

I like to take advantage of the multitude of options when storing data that relates to plots and persons

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
4
Value for money
5
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
The ease of searching via multiple reference points for plots or persons.
Cons:
The inability to register Niche wall plots - But this has also now been addressed

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