Native full accounting
General ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, inventory, and trust management all live inside TDAW® through The Smart Accountant®, with no separate accounting subscription to reconcile.
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TDAW® vs Osiris
Thinking about moving from Osiris to TDAW®, or weighing the two before you commit? You are not alone. Both are cloud based and built for funeral homes, and Osiris has earned a good reputation for its QuickBooks integration. Here is an honest look at how The Director's Assistant® Web from Continental Computers compares, and where the real differences show up.
Key Takeaways
- Osiris keeps your accounting in QuickBooks through a two-way integration. TDAW® runs full accounting natively, with general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and trust management built in through The Smart Accountant®.
- Both platforms are cloud based and include case management, a family portal, native e-signature, and custom forms.
- TDAW® adds native AI through Continental Artificial Intelligence™ (Cai™) and has served funeral homes since 1985.
- The choice often comes down to one question: do you want your books inside your funeral software, or in a separate QuickBooks subscription?
Why funeral homes choose TDAW®
Native AI built in
Continental Artificial Intelligence™ (Cai™) is part of TDAW® and currently drafts obituaries from your case data, without pulling in a separate tool.
Four decades in funeral software
Continental Computers created the funeral management software category in 1985 and has upgraded it continuously ever since.
Everything under one roof
Case management, one-write case entry, native e-signature, chain of custody, and accounting all sit in a single system.
How TDAW® compares to Osiris
| Feature | TDAW® | Osiris |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud based, works on any device | ||
| Case management with custom forms | ||
| Family planning portal | ||
| Native e-signature | ||
| Cremation and chain-of-custody tracking | ||
| Works with QuickBooks | ||
| Native general ledger, payroll, and trust accounting | ||
| Native AI assistant | ||
| 40 years in funeral software (since 1985) | ||
| Unlimited US-based support at no extra cost |
What actually sets them apart
Osiris built its reputation on a strong two-way QuickBooks integration, developed by a team with roots in funeral accounting. That works well if you want to keep your books in QuickBooks. TDAW® takes a different path and runs full accounting natively, so general ledger, payroll, and trust management live inside the same software as your cases. For a funeral home that would rather not run and reconcile a separate QuickBooks subscription, that is the deciding factor.
TDAW® also brings native AI through Continental Artificial Intelligence™ (Cai™), which currently drafts obituaries from your case data, along with a track record that goes back to 1985. With the National Funeral Directors Association reporting the cremation rate at 63.4% in 2025 and projected to reach 82.3% by 2045, native financial visibility matters more every year.
How to switch to TDAW®
- 1
Talk with our team
Start with a short call. We answer your questions and map out the full transition timeline so you know exactly what to expect.
- 2
Build your account
We set up your secure TDAW® environment and configure it around how your funeral home actually works.
- 3
Send your business assets
Share your logo, forms, price lists, and location details. We provide a checklist so nothing gets missed.
- 4
Complete training
Live, role-based sessions get your directors, arrangers, and office staff comfortable in TDAW®. Sessions are recorded so new staff can catch up later.
- 5
Start entering cases
You can begin working in TDAW® right away. Nothing in your current system is lost while the move is underway.
- 6
Lean on unlimited support
After launch, our in-house US-based team stays with you by phone, email, and chat whenever you need help, at no extra cost.
Frequently asked
Does TDAW® work with QuickBooks like Osiris?
Yes. TDAW® exports to QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Federated, and Peachtree. Many funeral homes find they no longer need a separate package, because TDAW® runs full accounting natively.
Is TDAW® cloud based?
Yes. TDAW® is web based and works from any device, with automatic updates and secure backups, the same way Osiris does.
Want to see the difference for your funeral home? Schedule a demo with Continental Computers.
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