Every cemetery is different. Use the calculator below to see what Cemetery Direct could mean for your department's budget — based on your actual funeral volume.
Slide to match your cemetery's annual volume. Don't worry about being exact — a rough estimate works fine.
Industry average: 25–40%. Many cemeteries see higher rates once families know the option exists.
Based on an average cemetery revenue share of $500 per headstone sold. Actual revenue varies by product type — flat markers, slant headstones, and upright monuments each carry different price points.
When families buy through your cemetery instead of a third-party dealer, everyone wins. Here's what changes.
Right now, when a family asks about headstones, your team likely refers them to an outside monument company. That means phone calls, coordination, setting appointments for the dealer to access the cemetery and your staff fields questions about a product someone else is selling.
With Cemetery Direct, your team handles it in-house in a single 10–15 minute session. The family leaves with a design they love, you've earned revenue, and nobody had to play middleman.
Revenue from headstone sales goes directly to your department. No general fund. No red tape. Here's what cemeteries are using it for.
Mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, and tools that keep your grounds in top shape.
5–15 headstone salesNew flag poles, veteran memorial displays, and seasonal decorations families notice.
2–6 headstone salesAdd niches to meet growing cremation demand — Cemetery Direct even offers partner discounts.
20–40 headstone salesRoad resurfacing, drainage fixes, fencing, signage — the maintenance that always needs funding.
10–30 headstone salesEvery cemetery manager knows the feeling: the equipment budget is tight, the city's priorities are elsewhere, and the list of things your cemetery needs keeps growing. Cemetery Direct gives you a revenue stream that's yours to direct: no budget request, no council approval, no waiting until next fiscal year.
When families buy from a third-party dealer, here's what actually happens.
| Factor | Third-Party Dealer | Cemetery Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue to your cemetery | $0 | $500+ per sale |
| Family experience | Referred elsewhere, separate appointments | Handled on-site, single visit |
| Staff time coordinating | Phone calls, dealer site access, follow-ups | 10–15 minutes with design tool |
| Pricing transparency | Family shops around, unclear markups | Real-time pricing, no surprises |
| Cost to join | N/A | $0 — zero startup cost |
| Inventory required | N/A | None — we ship direct |