Managing cemetery paperwork is an essential part of daily operations, but collecting signatures can often slow down the process. That’s why we’re excited to introduce digital signature functionality in CIMS, a new feature designed to simplify document approval and improve the experience for both cemetery staff and customers. Secure Digital Signatures, Built into CIMS With […]
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Guidelines for Master Planning Your Cemetery Addition
Planning a cemetery addition is a significant undertaking that requires careful consideration, strategic planning, and meticulous execution. Whether you’re expanding an existing cemetery or establishing a new section, master planning is essential to ensure the project meets current needs and anticipates future requirements. Though every cemetery and master planning process is different, approaching your planning […]
Drone Mapping for Cemeteries: What You Need to Know (2026)
For centuries, cemeteries have relied on traditional bookkeeping methods and manual record-keeping to manage burial plots, store information, and address the needs of families. In recent years, thanks to technological advancements and the rise of digital platforms, the cemetery service industry has undergone a remarkable transformation. Recognizing the limitations of traditional cemetery management practices, countless […]
How to Convince Decision-Makers Cemetery Software Matters
When cemetery mistakes make headlines, the impact reaches far beyond the cemetery gates. Families lose confidence. Staff spend countless hours investigating records. Trustees and municipal leaders face difficult questions from their communities. While these situations are relatively rare, they highlight an important reality: cemetery records are too important to rely on paper maps, handwritten notes, […]
Ground Penetrating Radar for Cemeteries: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
When you measure your cemetery’s history in centuries instead of decades, your records get complicated. Maps get lost or damaged over time. Early burials were never recorded. Deeds and interment records disappear. Even cemeteries founded in the twentieth century struggle to fill gaps in their records and fully understand the histories of their cemeteries. Enter […]
How to Start Digitizing Your Cemetery Records
Why Do Cemeteries Digitize Paper Records? In a world undergoing rapid digitization, it’s important to preserve historical and cultural records while making cemetery operations more efficient. Creating a digital system to track your inventory ensures that you have an accurate record of plot ownership, burials, sales activity, and available spaces. Digital records are easier to […]
Cemetery Mapping Software: Benefits, Features, & What to Know Before You Buy
Aging paper maps. Spreadsheets with missing cells and endless rows. What used to be essential cemetery management tools are now creating customer service bottlenecks for some cemeteries. Why? For cemeterians, information everywhere is information overload. When maps and records are scattered across multiple sources, it’s difficult to help grieving families quickly and effectively. What happens […]
Cemetery Software Implementation: What to Expect After You Sign Up
Implementing cemetery software is a major step toward improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer service, but what does it take to go live? From organizing decades of records to training staff and migrating data, cemetery software implementation involves more than just choosing a program. This roadmap breaks down the key phases of implementation, helping cemetery managers […]
Cemetery Software Training: What to Expect and What to Ask Your Vendor
It’s an exciting time to install new cemetery technology. Today’s solutions act as powerful CRMs for tracking burials, storing documents, and managing finances. But these cemetery software features only add value if your staff knows how to use them. Training is the most overlooked line item in cemetery software proposals. It’s also the most important. […]
Cemetery Software Security: Features & Questions to Ask (2026)
Cemeterians have many responsibilities. Key among them is making sure cemetery records are safely maintained and can be passed from generation to generation. Before you take your cemetery software recommendation to your board of directors, ask one question: Is it safe? Because an investment in cemetery software is an investment in protecting your cemetery maps, […]