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.

CIMS Software Levels

CIMS Light:

CIMS Light is our least expensive option, providing live access and editing of your cemetery data online through your web browser. Although this tier does not feature computerized "Smart Maps," it utilizes the same software and database as CIMS Gold and Platinum. This allows you to computerize your cemetery records and easily upgrade to CIMS Gold or Platinum later if needed. Key benefits of CIMS Light include:

• Data Stored in the Cloud: Access anytime, anywhere. No updates needed.
• Device Accessibility: Available on any device, including smartphones.
• Multi-user Capabilities: Our software allows multiple users to enter and look up information at the same time.

CIMS Gold:

CIMS Gold represents our mid-tier option. It provides a simplified real-time map of your cemetery while maintaining a cost-effective approach. Key benefits of CIMS Gold include:

• User-Generated Mapping: Allows you to edit a visual representation of grave spaces to match your cemetery records. By having the cemetery staff create the map of the cemetery in CIMS, external mapping costs are minimized.
• Cloud-Based Data Storage: Access your data anytime, anywhere, without the need for updates.
• Device Accessibility: Compatible with any device, including smartphones.

CIMS Platinum:

CIMS Platinum is our top-tier, most advanced service. This web-based application links your cemetery data to CIMS computerized GIS smart maps, making cemetery management and record updates as simple as browsing the internet. These maps are created by the CIMS Team, and represent an accurate model of your cemetery. It is accessible on PCs, laptops, tablets, and newer smartphones. Key benefits of CIMS Platinum include:

• Interactive Smart Maps: Database information is linked to a specific space in your cemetery.
• Cloud-Based Data Storage: Access your data anytime, anywhere, without the need for updates.
• Device Accessibility: Compatible with any device, including smartphones.
• Multi-User Capabilities: Multiple users can enter information simultaneously.

Upgrading to CIMS Platinum from CIMS Gold

CIMS offers flexibility, allowing you to start with a lower tier and upgrade later as needed. Many cemeteries, such as Comstock Township, MI, have begun with CIMS Gold and subsequently upgraded to CIMS Platinum. This tiered approach enables you to enjoy the benefits of CIMS without immediately committing to the premium tier and pricing. Starting with a smaller tier also helps you understand how CIMS can enhance your cemetery management.

Success Story: Comstock Township, MI

Comstock Township's user-generated map, created using CIMS Gold.

Comstock Township, MI, manages two cemeteries totaling over 14 acres. They initially reached out to CIMS at the beginning of 2023 with a plan to implement CIMS Gold, with the eventual goal of upgrading to CIMS Platinum. Our team responded promptly, and they went live in March 2023. The CIMS Team migrated their data from their previous program to the CIMS Database. This approach allowed Comstock Township to effectively test our software before committing to our highest tier, Platinum.

The township was extremely pleased with their experience using CIMS Gold, and in July 2024, we successfully launched CIMS Platinum for this cemetery. Now, Comstock Township is able to reap all the benefits of a CIMS Platinum membership. In just over a year, the township implemented and used our Gold tier and has now transitioned to our Platinum tier.

Is your cemetery looking to upgrade to a higher CIMS tier or interested in learning more? Request more information to explore the dynamic possibilities of CIMS software.