Compare
Both are cloud systems for running deathcare operations. This page lays out where each one focuses so you can judge fit for your firm.
Halcyon has been in deathcare since 2002 and covers funeral homes, crematories, pet cremation, and trade services in one cloud platform. It was acquired by Batesville, a manufacturer of caskets and funeral products, in September 2024. FuneralHQ is an independent software company that keeps the case, documents, payments, and books in one connected record.
This comparison reflects publicly available information and general positioning as of 2026 and is meant to help you evaluate fit. Pricing shown for Halcyon is as publicly reported by third-party listings, not quoted by the vendor. Vendor capabilities and pricing change often; confirm specifics directly with each vendor before deciding.
Operations that span more than a funeral home, such as a crematory, pet cremation, or trade service work, and want one long-established platform covering all of it. Firms already buying from Batesville may also value a single vendor relationship.
Funeral homes that want the case, documents, payments, and QuickBooks in one connected system, with clear published pricing and a software vendor that is independent of their merchandise supplier.
Write down the workflows you run every week, then ask each vendor to show those exact steps on a real case. Ask both about total cost at your case volume, including activation, per-case fees, and signature fees.
Yes. Halcyon has served deathcare since 2002 and covers funeral homes, crematories, pet cremation, and trade services in one cloud platform. The right choice depends on which workflows matter most to your firm.
That is a judgment call for each firm. Batesville acquired Halcyon in September 2024. Some firms like having one vendor for products and software, and others prefer their software vendor to be independent of the company selling them merchandise. FuneralHQ is independent and sells no merchandise.
Third-party listings have shown pricing starting around $295 per month plus an activation fee, with per-case fees at higher volumes. Treat that as publicly reported rather than quoted, and ask Halcyon for a current quote at your case volume.
E-signatures are built in and unlimited with no per-signature fee, and signed copies are stored on the case automatically, so there is no separate signing subscription to manage.
Yes. We help with migration in the first week, and you can export your data at any time.
In 20 minutes we walk a sample case from first call to paid invoice, using your workflow.
