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 Passare
Both help funeral homes manage cases and coordinate work. This page lays out where each tool focuses so you can judge fit for your firm.
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
Passare publishes a wide catalogue that includes Planning Center, mobile work, barcode tracking, inventory, whiteboards, an AI obituary writer, an AI scanner, financial tools, and more than 40 integrations. FuneralHQ runs an independent firm on one system, from the first call to the books: the complete daily case, family text and email, documents, unlimited e-signatures, payments, preneed, QR and barcode custody scanning, websites and public obituaries, mobile browser access, and built-in accounting with QuickBooks sync, with published pricing.
NeedPassareFuneralHQ
Case managementYesOne record for family, decedent, services, merchandise, tasks, and balances
Family collaborationPlanning Center, e-signatures, and family toolsSecure family page, two-way text and email, documents, payments, status, and obituary submission
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)
QuickBooks syncDirect QuickBooks Online sync, launched September 17, 2026, posting journal entries. An IIF file export for QuickBooks DesktopQuickBooks 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
Multi-locationAvailableOne dashboard with role-based access across locations
Barcode custody & inventoryBarcode tracking and inventory management are published featuresQR and barcode scan checkpoints for chain of custody, alongside signed, timestamped custody forms. Broader inventory is in development
AI assistanceAI obituary writer and AI scanner are published featuresStaff can search records in plain English, Case Memory recalls a returning family’s earlier cases and preferences, and handwritten paper forms can be read into the case for staff to review. Optional family obituary drafting can be configured
PricingContact vendor for pricingStraightforward per-location pricing: $250/mo, the same for every location
Reviewed September 8, 2026 from Passare’s public site and release notes; the QuickBooks row was checked again on October 18, 2026 against Passare’s launch announcement, release notes, and support pages for the QuickBooks Online integration and accounting exports. Public feature statements may not describe every plan, configuration, limit, or integration; confirm the exact workflow with each vendor.
Sources reviewed: Passare product overview Passare 2026 release notes Passare launches direct integration with QuickBooks Online Passare: QuickBooks Online integration Passare: accounting exports
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 Passare deserves a close test
Firms that put family and team collaboration at the center of the arrangement process should test that workflow 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, QR and barcode custody scanning, and a built-in general ledger, payroll, and trust accounting with QuickBooks sync. Packages are published: Platform, Growth, and Growth Managed.
How to choose
List the workflows you run weekly, then ask each vendor to show those exact steps on a real case. Fit matters more than feature counts.
Further reading
- FuneralHQ in practiceAnonymous customer workflows, observed results, and questions to test in a demo.
- Passare alternativesOther systems to weigh against Passare, when staying makes sense, and how to switch.
- Who owns funeral home software companiesA dated ownership map of the vendors, each traced to a public source.
- How to export your data before switchingWhat to pull and which formats to ask for before you leave any system.
Common questions
Is Passare a good product?
Yes. Passare is a real funeral management platform with a strong collaboration focus. The right choice depends on which workflows matter most to your firm.
How does FuneralHQ handle e-signatures?
E-signatures are unlimited with no per-signature fee, and signed copies are stored on the case automatically.
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?
Yes. Migration support is included, and most firms run their first live case inside the first week. You can export your data at any time.
Judge the two on one of your own cases
Bring a fictional case and your blank forms. Compare case entry, family collaboration, signing, payment, and the accounting result against the same test in Passare.