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 process with efficient guidance will help make your cemetery visions come true. This guide will walk you through the typical steps in master planning your cemetery addition, helping you create a space that honors the deceased and serves the living.

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Discover the Perfect Service Tier for Your Cemetery with CIMS

At CIMS, we offer three distinct levels of cemetery software: CIMS Light, Gold, and Platinum. Selecting the right tier for your cemetery involves considering various factors to meet your specific needs. In this blog, we will explore the differences and advantages of CIMS Gold and CIMS Platinum, guide you on upgrading from CIMS Gold to CIMS Platinum, and present a case study from Comstock Township, MI, illustrating a successful upgrade.

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Improving the Accessibility of Burial Search

At CIMS, our mission has always been to help cemeteries better serve their communities by providing intuitive, user-friendly software solutions. We’re excited to announce a significant upgrade to our public-facing Burial Search websites: enhanced accessibility features that make it easier for everyone, including those with vision impairments and colorblindness, to search for and navigate to burial sites.

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New Benefits for CIMS Cemetery Software Clients

At CIMS, we're always working to improve our software and services to better support our valued cemetery clients. We know that managing cemetery operations comes with unique challenges, and we're here to ensure you have the tools and support you need. We're excited to share some important updates that will enhance your experience with CIMS!

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Welcome to CIMS, Duncan McFarlane!

Duncan McFarlane joined the CIMS team in early August as a GIS Analyst. With a master’s degree in GIS and Cartography, he will bring his knowledge and expertise to CIMS clients, assisting with mapping efforts! His work history has been focused on spatial data quality assurance and extraction. We’re thrilled to welcome Duncan to the team.

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Customize Your Cemetery Software Experience with the Edit Cemetery Tool

Unlock the full potential of CIMS with our Edit Cemetery Tool, an underutilized feature that offers access to a variety of customizable settings. Many users are unaware of the extensive control this tool provides, allowing you to tailor the software to your cemetery’s unique needs.

To access the Edit Cemetery Tool, click on the cemetery name in the top left corner of your screen. On the drop-down menu, click on the text that reads ‘Edit Cemetery.’

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Starting from Scratch: What to Do if Your Cemetery Records Are Lost, Destroyed, or Incomplete

Losing all your cemetery records can be a daunting and stressful situation. Whether due to a natural disaster, an accidental deletion, or a system failure, the loss of these records can disrupt operations and create significant challenges for cemetery management. However, starting from scratch is possible, and CIMS Cemetery Software is here to guide you through the process. Here’s what you can do to rebuild and safeguard your records for the future.

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How to Use the CIMS Cost Editing Tool

At CIMS, we offer a range of unique tools designed to make your cemetery management experience seamless and efficient. One standout feature is our cost updating tool, which is user-friendly and provides flexibility in cemetery plot pricing. This is a tool that allows you to select certain “Available” spaces in your cemetery and update their price without having to click on each individually.

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