The complete daily case
First call, arrangements, tasks, documents, unlimited e-signatures, card and ACH payments, preneed, accounting, and QuickBooks sync stay on one operating record.
FuneralHQ vs Gather
Both are modern funeral home platforms. This page shows where each focuses so you can decide which fits how your firm works.
FuneralHQWhat the Platform plan includes
- Unlimited users, cases, and e‑signatures
- Case management, intake, and the whiteboard
- Documents, packets, and remote signing
- Payments, plans, and QuickBooks Online sync
$250 per location, per month. Your records export whenever you want them.
How they compare
Gather publishes an integrated suite for case management, KeepTrack QR body tracking, custom websites, Remember Pages, and livestreaming. FuneralHQ runs the complete case on one system with published pricing: family text and email, documents, unlimited e-signatures, payments, preneed, QR and barcode custody scanning, funeral home websites with public obituaries, livestreaming, a memorial store, and built-in accounting with QuickBooks sync.
NeedGatherFuneralHQ
Case managementYesOne record for family, decedent, services, merchandise, tasks, and balances
Funeral home websitesCustom SiteStudio websites and one-click obituary publishingFuneral home websites, along with public obituary pages
Livestream & body trackingIntegrated livestreaming and KeepTrack QR custodyLivestreaming of services, plus QR and barcode scan checkpoints for chain of custody alongside signed, timestamped custody forms
Documents & e-signaturesAvailableUnlimited e-signatures, no per-signature fee, signed copies stored on the case
Online paymentsAvailableCard and ACH, plans, and balances on the case (processing fees apply)
Family communicationFamily collaboration tools and website/Remember Page experiencesTwo-way SMS and email, consent, attachments, quiet hours, delivery status, and a secure family page
QuickBooks syncNative two-way QuickBooks Online integration; confirm supported transactions, setup, and any module feeQuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, plus a built-in general ledger, payroll, and trust accounting
Preneed to at-needAvailableTrack preneed and convert to at-need without re-entering
PricingCustom proposal: activation payment plus monthly subscription; confirm modulesStraightforward per-location pricing: $250/mo, the same for every location
Updated November 9, 2026 to include Gather’s native two-way QuickBooks Online integration, announced in October 2026. Sources are Gather’s public product site and help center. Public feature statements may not describe every package, limit, or configuration; confirm the exact workflow with each vendor.
Sources reviewed: Gather product overview Gather native two-way QuickBooks Online integration Gather pricing and activation structure Gather website platform KeepTrack documentation
Why FuneralHQ should be the baseline for an independent firm
FuneralHQ runs the work an independent funeral home completes every day on one record, keeps the economics clear, and gives operators direct access to the people building the product.
Clear monthly pricing
$250 per location, per month, with unlimited users, cases, and e-signatures on the Platform plan. The same model applies at every location.
A direct path for missing workflows
Bring the exact requirement to the demo. The team building FuneralHQ will separate what ships today from configuration, integration, or development and give you a concrete answer on fit and timing.
A sample case, from first call to the books
Every stage of a case is worked on one record, so nothing is typed twice between the person who takes the call and the person who closes the books.
6 steps 1 record
Every stage of a case in one file, so nothing falls between systems.
- First callThe caller, the decedent, and the next step, captured once.
- Arrangement fileServices, merchandise, and the statement, built on the case.
- DocumentsPackets generated from the case, signed remotely, and filed back on it.
- Family pageA secure page for status, forms, signatures, and payment.
- PaymentCard and ACH against a live case balance.
- The booksPosted to QuickBooks or the built-in ledger as payments clear.
Which product fits your funeral home?
When Gather deserves a close test
Gather publishes SiteStudio websites, Remember Pages, integrated livestreaming, and KeepTrack QR custody in one suite. A firm that already runs its website or body tracking on Gather, with staff trained on it, should test those workflows directly.
When FuneralHQ deserves a close test
One system from the first call to the books. Optional phone answering drafts the first call sheet, and the case carries documents, unlimited e-signatures, payments, custody scanning, websites, livestreaming, a memorial store, and built-in accounting with QuickBooks sync. Packages are published: Platform, Growth, and Growth Managed.
How to choose
Both products publish websites, livestreaming, scan-based custody, and QuickBooks Online connections. Compare your full quote, transaction behavior, document workflow, and support. A QuickBooks logo alone does not establish equivalent behavior. Ask each vendor to run the same case from first call to the books.
Further reading
- FuneralHQ in practiceAnonymous customer workflows, observed results, and questions to test in a demo.
- Gather alternativesOther systems for cases, family collaboration, payments, and websites, with a demo scorecard.
- Best funeral home softwareProducts matched to the kind of firm each suits.
- Who owns funeral home software companiesA dated ownership map of the vendors, each traced to a public source.
Common questions
Is Gather a good product?
Yes. Gather is a real, modern funeral home platform with strong website, livestream, and body tracking features. Fit depends on your priorities.
Does FuneralHQ publish obituaries or build full websites?
Both. FuneralHQ includes funeral home websites, and staff can publish an approved public obituary from the case. It also includes livestreaming of services and a memorial store. Ask to see each one on a demo.
Does FuneralHQ sync with QuickBooks?
Yes, with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, so invoices, payments, and customer records flow without retyping. FuneralHQ also includes a built-in general ledger, payroll, and trust accounting for firms that want the books in the same system.
Can we migrate our data?
Migration support is included. Agree the records, attachments, financial validation, responsibilities, and timetable in writing before switching. You can export your data at any time.
See what the family sees, and what your staff sees
In 20 minutes we run one case from both sides: the status page and signing links a family gets, and the single record your directors work from behind it.