Cloud-based Software for Cemetery and Crematorium Management
Epitaph is a cloud-based management suite built specifically for cemeteries and crematoria, used by local councils, private providers, and death-care organisations across the UK. It combines over 40 years of development with modern SaaS delivery.
All statutory registers, cemetery maps, memorial records, forms, and correspondence are securely stored and accessible in real time via the cloud. Whether in the office, on-site or in the field, users can generate letters, produce invoices, manage bookings, run reports, and perform inspections through intuitive, accessible interfaces.
Epitaph is fully compliant with burial and cremation legislation and supported by experienced and qualified bereavement services professionals who ensure smooth data migration, onboarding, and configuration of mapping, inspections, and public search tools.
HeritEDGE Digital Mapping
HeritEDGE provides interactive digital cemetery and crematorium maps that integrate seamlessly with Epitaph. Plots can be located instantly with GPS coordinates and real-time updates, accessible on any device. A live map link can also be added to your website, enabling the public to search and locate graves easily from their phone. To experience HeritEDGE Click Here.
Memorial Inspections App
InspectEDGE is a dedicated mobile app for carrying out memorial safety inspections on-site. Used with a rugged tablet, it allows you to record test results, capture photos, log GPS coordinates, and complete risk assessments – even when offline. All data is securely uploaded into Epitaph for a fully digital and compliant inspection process. To experience InspectEDGE Click Here.
Burial & Cremation Paperless Administration
Epitaph enables fully digital management of cemetery and crematorium operations, eliminating the need for physical paperwork. From statutory registers and permits to letters, certificates, & document storage, all tasks are handled securely in one cloud-based system – streamlining workflows and ensuring a complete audit trail.
Funeral Director Portal
Epitaph includes a secure, 24/7 online portal for funeral directors to view availability and make bookings in real time.
It streamlines communication, reduces phone and email traffic, and ensures accurate, up-to-date scheduling – improving efficiency for both your team and your funeral partners.
Burials, Cremations & Appointments Calendar
Epitaph features a clear, visual calendar that makes it easy to schedule and manage burials, cremations, and related appointments.
View availability at a glance, avoid clashes, and handle bookings with confidence – all in one central, cloud-based diary.
Data Security
Your data is safe with us. Our platform uses robust encryption, hourly backups, secure cloud storage, and adheres to Cyber Essentials standards. This ensures your information is not only protected and recoverable but also handled in compliance with recognised UK government cybersecurity best practices.
Seamless Integration & Access
Epitaph works effortlessly alongside your existing systems and can be enhanced with additional exports to your accounts or our integrated finance and service modules for a fully paperless workflow. Accessible from any device: laptop, tablet, or phone – it keeps your team connected and up to date, whether they’re in the office, on-site, or working remotely.
Memorial Sales & Renewals
Epitaph streamlines the sale and management of memorials and burial deeds. It tracks lease periods and renewals making it easy to manage expiring leases and maintain compliance – all linked securely to the relevant grave or garden of remembrance.
Developed With Bereavement Services Professionals
A Specialist Platform Supporting Modern Cemetery & Crematorium Management
Epitaph has been shaped through decades of direct collaboration with cemetery and crematorium staff, bereavement managers, and local authorities. Designed specifically to meet the complex operational, legal, and public-facing demands of burial and cremation services, it brings every element of administration into one secure, cloud-based platform.
From first contact and bookings through to memorials, mapping, safety inspections, and renewals, Epitaph ensures each step is compliant, efficient, and auditable. Continuous user feedback and close integration with industry guidance mean the platform evolves with your service, not around it – helping your team deliver a responsive, professional experience to families and funeral partners alike.
We are delighted with our HeritEDGE map. It has useful functionality and is extremely easy to use. It not only helps with the administration of the cemetery by seamlessly linking to Epitaph but by adding a link to our website the public can use it to search for relatives or locate graves quickly and simply. It really is a great asset!
Chris and the team are superb. We use Edge IT Systems for our booking software and have always found their support to be reliable and professional. When we recently faced a complex technical issue, their response was on point quick and clear to resolving the problem. They provided a solution promptly and followed up to ensure everything continued to run smoothly.
Our downloads page allows our clients to download and install the software needed to run either the Epitaph or AdvantEDGE modules on any device, anywhere.
We offer a wide variety of live webinars, including break-out sessions for Q&A. We provide free, group webinars and pre-paid, bespoke 1-2-1 training. Click on the link above to view our webinar calendar.
If you are an existing customer, click on the link above to log support requests with our IT team on EDITH our IT Helpdesk.
Find out why we are the UKs market leader in the supply of software solutions to Cemeteries, Crematorium, Local Councils & SMEs.
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