Batesville, IN – October 15, 2025 – Batesville, a leading provider of burial, cremation, and technology solutions in North America, announced the sale of its Management Information Systems (MIS) business to PlotBox. PlotBox is a cloud-native software platform for cemetery, crematory, and funeral home management, closely aligned with the capabilities MIS has developed.
Effective immediately, this move enables both companies to make strategic investments aligned with their respective areas of expertise. For Batesville, it paves the way for delivering more effective and innovative solutions, particularly designed to support funeral home customers and the families they serve.
Batesville will continue to invest in technology that streamlines operations and enhances the planning experience for families. This includes:
• Halcyon Deathcare Management Software, acquired in 2024, a cloud-based deathcare management platform supporting funeral homes, crematories, pet cremation, and trade services
• The Family Choices® Digital Showroom, providing families with a consistent, personalized experience that empowers them to make confident decisions and drives stronger product sales
• The new Remembrance Store™, an E-commerce storefront launching at NFDA, that helps funeral homes meet families’ growing preference for online shopping while creating new revenue opportunities
“Our focus is on providing funeral professionals with solutions that make their day-to-day operations more efficient while supporting families through every step of the planning process.” said Chris Trainor, Batesville CEO. “By driving innovation and personalization across burial, cremation, and technology, we are equipping funeral professionals with practical, future-ready tools that deliver greater value to our customers and help position them for long-term success.”
PlotBox and Batesville are working together to ensure a seamless transition for MIS customers, with no disruption to service or support.
To learn more about Batesville’s burial, cremation, and technology solutions, visit www.Batesville.com or Halcyon by Batesville at www.halcyondcms.com.
About Batesville Services LLC
Batesville is a recognized leader in the deathcare industry in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization options and innovative technology solutions. For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported licensed funeral professionals in helping families honor the lives of those they love.® A history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery helped Batesville become – and remain – a trusted leader in the deathcare industry. To learn more, please call 812.931.5084 or email Media.Inquiries@Batesville.com.
