CemeteryBase vs. CIMS
Looking for a CIMS alternative? CIMS by Ramaker is a well-established, professional-services cemetery platform used by 1,000+ cemeteries, with a strong municipal and mid-market footprint. Here's how it compares to CemeteryBase, a self-serve cloud platform with published flat pricing.
Feature comparison
Comparison based on publicly available information from cimscemeterysoftware.com as of September 2026. CIMS pricing is not published; feature availability varies by tier. Please verify current details with the vendor.
Self-serve vs. professional services: why it matters
Published pricing, not a quote
CIMS does not publish pricing — you request a quote for the Core, Plus, or Professional tier. CemeteryBase is a flat $99/mo or $899/yr, published on the site, with every feature included and no setup fee.
Set up yourself, on your schedule
CIMS is built around a professional-services model: at the Professional tier, Ramaker’s team builds your interactive GIS map as a service project. CemeteryBase gives you the tools to upload your map, draw plots, and import records yourself, usually within days to weeks.
Online payments and deeds included
CemeteryBase includes online plot payments through Stripe Connect and a deed certificate generator at no extra cost. These are not advertised CIMS features — if you’re evaluating CIMS, confirm exactly what your quoted tier includes.
Cancel anytime
CemeteryBase has no long-term contract: monthly or annual billing, cancel from your dashboard, and export every record to CSV whenever you want. Vendor-led platforms are typically sold on longer engagements.
When CIMS may fit better
CIMS is a strong choice for municipal and larger operations: it offers document and work-order management, QuickBooks and Salesforce integrations, GPR and drone survey services, and Esri-partnered GIS mapping, with 1,000+ cemeteries served. If you want a vendor to build and maintain your map as a service, it’s worth a look. CemeteryBase is the better fit when you value published pricing, speed, and doing it yourself.
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All features included. No setup fees.
Import your existing records. Cancel anytime.