Cemeteries serve as sacred spaces for communities, providing places for reflection, remembrance, and reverence. For dioceses—regional administrative divisions of the Catholic Church—managing multiple cemeteries can be a complex task. A diocese oversees the spiritual and operational needs of numerous parishes and cemeteries, often spread across a large geographical area. This can involve everything from maintaining burial records to ensuring cemetery maps are up to date.
At CIMS, we understand these unique challenges and offer tailored cemetery management solutions to meet the needs of dioceses, whether they oversee cemeteries centrally or operate independently. Below, we’re excited to highlight a few diocesan case studies showcasing how our software has empowered clients across the country to efficiently manage their cemeteries.
Diocese of Madison – Streamlined Cemetery Management
The Diocese of Madison in Wisconsin includes multiple cemeteries now utilizing CIMS Platinum to streamline their operations. Although each cemetery reached out individually to implement CIMS, they share a commitment to modernizing their management practices. Currently, the following cemeteries are using CIMS Platinum:
- Luke’s Cemetery in Plain, WI
- Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Sun Prairie, WI
- Aloysius Cemetery in Sauk City, WI
- Francis Xavier Cemetery in Cross Plains, WI
Two additional cemeteries are in the process of going live with CIMS.
By choosing CIMS Platinum, these cemeteries benefit from advanced features, such as cloud-based mapping, secure data storage, and the ability to efficiently handle interment records, plot sales, and historical data.
Archdiocese of Baltimore – Centrally Managed Cemeteries
Since 2005, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Redemptorist Cemeteries has been leveraging CIMS to manage its cemeteries. Starting with CIMS Light Desktop, the cemeteries migrated to CIMS Light Cloud in January 2021, ensuring a seamless transition to a modern, centralized system.
The cemeteries benefiting from this upgrade include:
- Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery – Baltimore, MD
- Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery – Philadelphia, PA
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery
- Mary’s Cemetery
- Peter’s Cemetery
CIMS Light Cloud allows the Archdiocese to oversee its cemeteries from a central location while maintaining precise records and maps for each site. With cloud-based accessibility, staff can easily manage cemetery data and operations, ensuring an efficient and coordinated approach.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati – Supporting Independent Operations
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati demonstrates the flexibility of CIMS software by using it to support three independently run cemeteries:
- Bernard Church Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH (CIMS Gold)
- James Church Cemetery in White Oak, OH (CIMS Platinum)
- Holy Family Parish Cemetery in Clermont County, OH (CIMS Gold)
Each cemetery operates autonomously while benefiting from the powerful features of CIMS Gold and Platinum. This includes enhanced mapping, secure record management, and the ability to customize the software to fit specific operational needs.
Flexible Solutions for Diocesan Cemetery Management
These case studies highlight how CIMS cemetery management software adapts to the unique requirements of dioceses across the country. Whether a diocese prefers a centralized system or needs to accommodate independently run cemeteries, CIMS can support their goals and ensure efficient, secure, and accurate cemetery operations.
If your diocese is ready to modernize cemetery management, contact us today to learn more about how CIMS can support your mission.
