--- description: Review of Chronicle Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Chronicle | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cemetery Software](/directory/4312/cemetery/software) > [Chronicle](/software/370191/chronicle) # Chronicle Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/370191/chronicle Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/370191/chronicle?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 60 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 60 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Chronicle - **Location**: Kyneton, Australia - **Founded**: 2018 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$165.00 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Chronicle offers affordable customised pricing based on the cemetery's needs. Pricing is varied depending on the size and number of records of the cemetery. Subscription starts from $20/ month for 12 interments per year. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - 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 - Customisable Forms ## Integrations (8 total) - Google Cloud Storage - Osiris - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Online - Single Sign-On - Tyler Application Platform - Tyler Enterprise Data Platform - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Cemetery Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4312/cemetery/software) ## Related Categories - [Funeral Home Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4213/funeral-home/software) - [Cemetery Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4312/cemetery/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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They have delivered on everything they promised. > > **Cons**: They are rolling out updates on the fly so it isn't quite mature yet, but the product keeps getting better. > > We are still in the setup phase so our experience with Chronicle is limited but we are happy with the progress and see the product being able to make our cemetery greatly more efficient. ----- ### "GAR Cemetery Review" — 4.0/5 > **Daryl** | *29 November 2023* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "The Best Cemetery software" — 5.0/5 > **Philip** | *29 November 2024* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **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 > > Very good , they are available to answer any questions and their organization is great. ----- ### "Amazing software that is constantly being improved\!" — 5.0/5 > **Virginia** | *5 April 2024* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > The software is rich with features and intuitive to use, for administrators and groundskeepers alike. Implementation was flawless. Customer support is amazing. ----- ### "Feature-Rich affordable Cemetery Management cloud software" — 5.0/5 > **Kurt** | *16 December 2022* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/370191/chronicle?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/370191/chronicle) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data