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Chronicle vs CIMS

Updated January 7, 2026

Chronicle vs CIMS: Which is best for you?

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$20.00

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Top Rated
  Features
Grave Search
4.80
Records Management
4.64
Lot Mapping
4.53
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Integrations
Xero
Xero
QuickBooks Desktop
QuickBooks Desktop
QuickBooks Online
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Pros / Cons
  • Chronicle RIP is a modern, user-friendly cemetery management software designed to simplify recordkeeping, mapping, and administrative tasks for cemeteries of all sizes.
  • As we manage a mostly dormant cemetery, many of the advanced back-office features (plot sales, grave scheduling, financial tools) are not directly relevant to us. While not really a drawback, it means we haven’t explored the full potential of Chronicle yet
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  • The most impressive thing about our experience with CIMS has been the customer service.
Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
4.5/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5
4.5/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.9/ 5
4.8/ 5
Functionality
4.6/ 5
4.6/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
Advisor
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N/A
N/A
Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad