Guidant and CemSites Announce Integration Partnership to Combine Inventory Management, Mapping, and Online Sales Technologies to Cemeteries
Partnership gives cemeteries and end-to-end e-commerce solution to digitally manage, map, and sell property online
Los Angeles — [July 20, 2026] — Guidant, the patented technology platform enabling cemeteries to sell property and related services online from their own website, today announced a partnership with CemSites, a Messenger Family Company and the nation’s premier inventory management and mapping technology for cemeteries. Through the integration, clients of both companies will experience expanded capabilities, allowing cemeteries to fully manage, map, visualize, and sell property completely online through a streamlined user experience. The partnership will include co-marketing to Guidant-powered cemeteries as well as existing CemSites clients through an accelerated implementation of Guidant’s patented SaaS technology platform.
The partnership connects two leaders in digital deathcare innovation: Guidant, which has pioneered online cemetery commerce, and CemSites, whose enterprise cemetery software combines intuitive inventory management with digital mapping is and used across 48 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. Together, the companies will make it easier than ever for cemeteries to manage and sell their inventory online.
“This partnership is a powerful step forward for cemetery operators who are ready to embrace the future of family service,” said George Owens, Founder and President of Guidant. “By integrating Guidant’s online commerce capabilities with CemSites’ national visibility, our partner cemeteries will reach more families, convert more leads, and operate more efficiently than ever before. It’s a clear advantage in a marketplace that increasingly rewards transparency, accessibility, and digital readiness.”
For consumers the partnership gives the ability to discover, compare, and purchase cemetery property in a transparent and convenient online experience, allowing millions of families to locate their loved ones’ grave space online, then purchase a space of their choice – all from the comfort of home.
“CemSites is proud to partner with Guidant to bring premium digital sales options to cemeteries and elevate transparency and choice for consumers,” David Berger, president of CemSites. “By spotlighting cemeteries that offer true online purchasing, we’re helping families make more informed and comfortable decisions, while helping forward-thinking cemeteries stand out in a competitive market.”
Guidant’s patented technology integrates interactive mapping, real-time inventory, and ecommerce capabilities to help cemeteries showcase available property, streamline purchasing, and modernize their operations. CemSites’ premium listings reach consumers at the critical moment they begin searching for cemetery information online, creating a direct pathway from research to purchase.
Guidant currently powers online sales for cemetery partners across North America and continues to expand rapidly. The collaboration will accelerate adoption, visibility, and awareness of digital cemetery commerce.
“This partnership underscores our shared belief that technology can bring both dignity and simplicity to one of life’s most meaningful decisions,” added Owens. “Together, we can help cemetery operators to create a cemetery experience more accessible for every family.”
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About Guidant
Guidant is a technology company transforming the way cemeteries sell property and services. With a patented digital platform that enables families to browse, select, and purchase cemetery property online from their own website, Guidant empowers cemeteries to modernize their sales process and meet the expectations of today’s digital consumer. Learn more at: OurGuidant.com
About CemSites
CemSites is a leading provider of cloud-based cemetery management software, helping cemeteries, funeral homes, and crematories streamline operations through integrated records management, digital mapping, inventory tracking, financial management, and reporting. Since 2012, CemSites has helped death care professionals modernize processes, improve efficiency, and better serve their communities. Learn more or schedule a demo at CemSites.com.
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