Cemeteries AI Receptionist | 24/7 Automated Service | Frontdesk

CEMETERIES
AI RECEPTIONIST
ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Every missed call is a family in need. Every unanswered question delays closure. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules services, handles plot inquiries, and coordinates arrangements—all with compassion and professionalism.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Cemeteries

Incoming Call...

Family Member

"Hi, I need information about burial plots and memorial services. Can you help?"

AI Receptionist

"Of course. We have plots available in Garden Section C. I can schedule a consultation with our director tomorrow at 10 AM. Would that work?"

✓ Consultation Scheduled • 10 AM

The Problem

CEMETERIES LOSE
FAMILIES IN CRISIS

Families call during their most difficult moments, often after hours. Missed calls mean lost services, no-show consultations waste your time, and your staff is overwhelmed. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Families Need You Most

A family experiences a loss at 2 AM and calls your cemetery. They get voicemail. By morning, they've already contacted another funeral home and cemetery that answered immediately. You never get a second chance.

The Cost
$8,500/service
Lost per missed inquiry

Your Staff Is Overwhelmed with Sensitive Calls

While you're conducting a burial service, five more calls come in. Pre-planning inquiries, plot location questions, memorial marker orders— you can't be everywhere at once. Families feel neglected during their most vulnerable time.

The Cost
40+ calls/day
Per cemetery location

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You block off time for a pre-planning consultation, prepare materials, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and lost revenue.

The Cost
35% no-show
Rate for pre-planning visits
$102,000
Lost annually from missed inquiries
65%
Of calls happen outside business hours
2 hours
Window families wait before calling competitor

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to service completion

24/7 Cemetery Chat

Families visit your cemetery website at any hour seeking information about burial services, plot availability, and memorial options. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies needs, provides pricing, and schedules consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically gathers service needs, timeline, and budget preferences
  • Checks real-time plot availability across all sections
  • Books consultations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, I'm looking for burial plot information. What's available?"
AI
"I have plots available in our Garden of Serenity section—peaceful setting, $4,200. Would you like to schedule a consultation to visit?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Consultation Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Peaceful Gardens. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "I need to ask about memorial stone engraving options..."
AI: "I can help with that. Let me get your information and schedule a consultation with our memorial specialist."
✓ Consultation #4920 Scheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—burial inquiries, memorial consultations, visiting hours, service arrangements. The AI understands context with compassion, schedules appointments, creates service requests, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Schedules consultations and grounds maintenance automatically
  • Recognizes families from CRM and references past interactions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When families miss scheduled consultations, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, understands their service needs, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules consultations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from Peaceful Gardens. I noticed we missed you for the Garden of Serenity consultation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Service Interest
Burial Plot • Garden of Serenity
Budget Range
$4,000 - $5,000
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, service request—automatically creates and updates family profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every family and their service journey.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to service completion
  • Syncs with calendar, service requests, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire family journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, consultation reminders, and compassionate nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and compassionate communication
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-consultation email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-visit follow-up ready
Service agreement form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Consultation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your consultation for the Garden of Serenity is confirmed. Here's what to expect during your visit..."
Reminder Email
"Just a gentle reminder about your consultation tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send compassionate, personalized emails at optimal times. Pre-consultation confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on family needs
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart service request forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide families through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for coordination and service delivery workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, service interest)
  • AI-guided completion for service details and preferences
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Service Request
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Service Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Memorial Preferences
→ Service Timeline
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and coordination begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR CEMETERIES AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your cemetery. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling services, handling burial arrangements requests. They work together 24/7 to serve families with compassion and efficiency.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly with compassion—no voicemail, no missed families in need. Handles burial inquiries, schedules service consultations, and creates grounds maintenance requests automatically.

Phone Calls Service Scheduling Grounds Care
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Guides families through burial options, shows available plots and pricing, answers questions about services and memorial options instantly. Schedules consultations and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Family Guidance Plot Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized service confirmations, memorial event reminders, and compassionate follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep families informed and supported.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Service Request Teammate

Service Request Assistant
Burial Arrangements

Pre-fills service request forms from CRM data. Guides families through burial arrangements and memorial preferences. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outreach Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to families at the right time. Makes compassionate calls to missed appointments, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails supportive sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to provide continuity of care and keep families informed.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with families and cemetery visitors. Sends service confirmations, memorial event reminders, and answers questions about burial options via text—98% open rate.

Service Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about burial options. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, plot availability, and memorial services—no typing required. Perfect for families researching services.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed family and service data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by service type, plot location, and inquiry status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Families don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes grounds care needs (headstone cleaning, landscaping, memorial upkeep, etc.), creates work orders, triages by urgency, and notifies the right grounds staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a family needed urgent assistance, if a grounds issue was reported, if a service consultation was scheduled—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one family from first call to completed arrangements—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM after her mother passed. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello, this is Frontdesk for Peaceful Gardens Cemetery. I'm here to help you. How can I assist you today?"
Alex: "Hi... my mother just passed away. I need to arrange burial services. Can you help me?"
AI: "I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, I can absolutely help you. Would you like to schedule a time to meet with our family services counselor to discuss arrangements?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Service Needed
Burial Services
Deceased
Mary Chen
Service Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, her mother's name, burial service needs, preferred date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes, Saturday works." The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books the consultation. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Arrangement Consultation
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Scheduled
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Meeting details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Pre-Planning Materials Sent
Service options guide delivered
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, pre-planning materials—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Consultation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex, your consultation with our family services counselor is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. We're here to support you..."
Meeting Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a gentle reminder about your consultation tomorrow. We've prepared materials to help guide you through the planning process..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels supported during this difficult time, and goes back to rest. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO COME IN

Saturday morning, Alex is overwhelmed with family obligations. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Arrangement Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her mother's name, burial service needs. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished making arrangements at the funeral home. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the consultation on Saturday. I know this is a difficult time. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes, thank you. Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
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Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE CHOOSES
THE PLOT

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. She tours the grounds and selects a burial plot. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: follow-up emails get queued, service contract documents are ready to send, and payment workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just guiding the family.

CONSULTATION COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Garden Section 4, Plot 25
Alex Chen
Service agreement sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Service Agreement • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a service agreement from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the plot she just selected. The AI guides her through the deceased information and service preferences right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The service planning process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Service agreement submitted
AI
"Hi Alex, I remember your consultation. How can I help you today?"
Alex
"I have a question about the headstone options..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about the memorial. She has a question about headstone options. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and agreement, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
March 15, 2024

ALEX COMPLETES
THE CONTRACT

With all her questions answered, Alex signs the service contract. The system automatically sends confirmation emails, memorial service instructions, and plot maintenance guides. The burial services are officially arranged.

CONTRACT SIGNED
Garden Section 4, Plot 25 • Full Service Package
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

The service is scheduled for next week. Alex has questions: "What time should we arrive?" "How many parking spaces are available?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What time should we arrive for the service?"
AI
"Hi Alex! The graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early. The chapel will be available from 9:30 AM if needed."
Alex
"How many parking spaces are available?"
AI
"We have over 200 parking spaces near Garden Section 4. There's also accessible parking close to the gravesite. I'll send you a map."
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June 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

THE HEADSTONE
NEEDS CLEANING

Six months later, Alex visits the gravesite and notices the headstone needs cleaning. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the request, creates a service ticket, and schedules it for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the issue, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SERVICE TICKET CREATED
Headstone Cleaning
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM • Plot 25, Garden Section 4
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September 5, 2024

MEMORIAL DAY
SERVICE

There's a Memorial Day remembrance service this Sunday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends cemetery announcements, event reminders, grounds updates, and community news. Families stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Cemetery Event
Sent to All Families
EVENT
Memorial Day Service
Sunday, September 10 • 10:00 AM • Memorial Chapel
ANNOUNCEMENT
Fall Grounds Care
Seasonal maintenance begins next week—all plots included
REMINDER
Visiting Hours Update
Gates now open 7 AM - 7 PM daily through autumn
✓ All families notified
No manual sending required
PREPAID CARE PLAN
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
Garden Section 4, Plot 25 • Perpetual Care
✓ Prepaid care plan purchased
Perpetual maintenance included
Why she chose perpetual care
"The AI made everything so easy during a difficult time, always gave me quick answers, and I felt truly supported throughout the process"
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
PERPETUAL CARE

A year later, Alex purchases a prepaid perpetual care plan. She had a compassionate experience—service requests were always handled quickly, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported through a difficult time. The same AI that helped her arrange the burial kept her informed and cared for as a family member. That's the full journey: first call to long-term family relationship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your cemetery

Can it handle after-hours memorial arrangement calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, provides compassionate support to grieving families, checks plot availability, and schedules consultation appointments—all while maintaining the dignity families deserve. No more missed calls during difficult times.

How does it handle service inquiries and directions? +

The AI provides detailed information about burial services, cremation options, memorial packages, and pricing. It can give directions to specific grave sites, provide visitation hours, and answer questions about grounds maintenance and flower placement policies.

Does it reduce missed appointments with families? +

Yes. The system automatically sends gentle confirmation emails and reminder texts before scheduled consultations and services. When families need to reschedule, it handles changes sensitively—ensuring no family feels abandoned during their time of need.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books family consultations, property viewings, and memorial planning sessions instantly—no back-and-forth needed during an already difficult time.

How does the pre-planning process work? +

The AI guides families through pre-need planning inquiries, collects initial preferences for burial or cremation, plot locations, and memorial options. It schedules detailed consultations with your counselors and sends follow-up information automatically, nurturing these important long-term relationships.

Does it work with my existing cemetery management system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most cemetery management systems including PlotBox, CemSites, Pontem, and others. All data syncs automatically—family contacts, plot availability, service schedules, and consultation appointments.

Can it handle multiple cemetery locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your cemetery locations, plot availability, service options, and pricing across properties. It can route calls based on location preferences, handle inquiries across multiple sites, and manage scheduling for your entire cemetery network simultaneously.

What about urgent death calls and immediate need situations? +

The AI handles immediate need calls with compassion and urgency 24/7, collecting essential information and immediately escalating to your on-call funeral director or family service counselor. Families receive immediate human support when they need it most.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your cemetery size and call volume. Most cemeteries see ROI within the first month from increased pre-need sales and improved family satisfaction. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your cemetery's needs.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."