About
Pontem Software is a purpose-built platform for cemetery management, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to help organizations manage their records, maps, and community-facing services. Founded on over 35 years of industry experience, Pontem has completed more than 850 software implementations across the United States, making it one of the most trusted names in cemetery administration. At the core of the platform is the Data Manager, which provides a robust foundation for managing Property Inventory, Ownership Details, and Interment History. The system evolves with your organization, supporting everything from digitizing 150-year-old paper records to integrating interactive mobile mapping experiences. Pontem's Mapping Integration allows administrative staff and online visitors to visualize gravesite locations directly on a digital cemetery map, dramatically improving the customer experience. The Online Burial Search feature provides real-time interment data through a mobile-friendly interface, complete with gravesite mapping and location tools for visitors. Beyond core cemetery management, Pontem also offers a Tax Administration Suite and Fund Accounting Suite for governmental and nonprofit organizations. The platform supports document management, online publishing, and remote data backups to help cemeteries protect the historical records they're entrusted to preserve. Pontem is ideal for cemetery administrators, community organizations, and municipal governments seeking to modernize their operations while remaining connected to their historical legacy.
Key Features
- Data Manager: Centralized management of property inventory, ownership details, and interment history — evolved over 35 years into a robust, industry-specific platform.
- Interactive Cemetery Mapping: Integrates your cemetery's map with records data, allowing staff and visitors to locate and visualize gravesites digitally on desktop and mobile.
- Online Burial Search: Provides real-time interment search for website visitors, complete with mobile-friendly gravesite mapping and location tools.
- Tax Administration & Fund Accounting Suites: Additional modules to support governmental and nonprofit cemetery organizations with financial and tax management needs.
- Document Management & Remote Backups: Secure storage, online publishing, and remote backup tools to protect irreplaceable historical records.
Use Cases
- Digitizing decades or centuries of paper cemetery records into a searchable, centralized database.
- Providing cemetery visitors with an online, mobile-friendly burial search tool integrated into an existing website.
- Giving administrative staff an interactive map to show available plots and locate gravesites without physically walking the grounds.
- Managing property inventory, ownership transfers, and interment histories for large municipal or private cemeteries.
- Supporting nonprofit or governmental cemetery organizations with integrated fund accounting and tax administration modules.
Pros
- Deep Industry Experience: Over 35 years and 850+ implementations provide a battle-tested platform specifically designed for cemetery operations.
- Comprehensive Feature Set: Covers the full spectrum of cemetery administration — from records digitization and mapping to online search and financial management.
- Highly Regarded Support: Customer testimonials consistently highlight Pontem's professional, patient, and knowledgeable support staff.
Cons
- Highly Niche Application: Purpose-built exclusively for cemetery management, making it unsuitable for organizations outside this specific vertical.
- No Transparent Pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed; prospective customers must schedule a demo to receive a custom quote, which can slow down evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations use Pontem Software?
Pontem Software serves cemeteries of all sizes, including private, municipal, religious, and nonprofit organizations across the United States. It also supports governmental bodies needing tax administration and fund accounting.
Can Pontem help digitize old paper records?
Yes. Pontem specializes in helping organizations transition historical records — including those spanning 150 years or more — into a modern digital system with a custom implementation roadmap.
Does Pontem offer online tools for cemetery visitors?
Yes. Pontem's Online Burial Search provides real-time interment data and gravesite mapping directly on your cemetery's website, optimized for both desktop and mobile users.
What is the cemetery mapping feature?
Pontem's mapping integration links your cemetery's physical map layout with its records database, allowing staff to show plot locations on screen and giving online visitors a visual, interactive gravesite locator.
How do I get started with Pontem Software?
You can schedule a demo through the Pontem website. The team will assess your current state and create a custom implementation roadmap tailored to your organization's needs.
