The BestatterSynergie initiative
When families look for a cemetery, they need to know what types of graves are available and who they can contact locally. When a colleague takes over a case, they need to know where things stand. And when two businesses arrange a mortuary transfer, both need to know who is responsible for collection and handover and what has been agreed. BestatterSynergie was created to address these needs.
How work in a funeral home informs development
I work as a funeral director and develop web applications for the profession. A case involves many tasks, from advising families and caring for the deceased to making the funeral arrangements. When I develop a tool, I start by asking what information someone needs for their next step and where they can find it.
For friedhof.city, the cemetery itself was the starting point. People interested in a particular location can find information about burial there and contact a funeral home that works at that cemetery.
For PietätPro, the focus was on handovers within the team. When a colleague takes over a case, they can see what has already been arranged, who handled it and which tasks are still open.
IMTO Network focuses on handovers between businesses. The agreed terms stay linked to the transport status and the documented handover. This gives the commissioning and transport businesses the same record of the assignment.
Professional resources for funeral directors
On pietaet.org, we publish in-depth articles on digital tools, marketing and social media in the funeral profession. They explain, for example, what costs may come on top of a monthly software fee and what work remains with the funeral home when it buys a social media package. The articles and practical resources are free to access without registration.
Read articles on pietaet.orgAccess and partnerships
Before you make an agreement, we discuss the scope, requirements and costs with you. For friedhof.city, we check which cemeteries can be included in a partnership. For PietätPro, we discuss trial access for your team. For IMTO Network, we clarify which type of access suits your funeral home’s role.
Your funeral home can use each service separately. See Working together for details.
Websites and search engine optimisation
You can commission website projects and search engine optimisation separately through BestatterWerbung. It also offers free marketing tools for drafting and planning your own materials.
Ask about a service
Email or call to ask what’s included, what it costs or how your funeral home can get access.