Cemetery Record Keeping: 7 Tips For Keeping Cemetery Records

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As a cemetery business, you should know exactly how to keep cemetery records and how best to protect them. There is no doubt that records management is an essential function of your daily business. In addition to accessing critical financial and regulatory records, when you maintain up-to-date information on your customers, their families, and their […]

Press Release: Opusxenta unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations at ICCFA Event in Tampa

[Tampa, FL – April 10] – Opusxenta, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the deathcare industry, announced a series of ground-breaking updates and changes aimed at revolutionizing the funeral and cemetery management landscape. These exciting developments will be showcased at Booth 1008 during the upcoming ICCFA event in Tampa this April. “Opusxenta’s solution […]

Ten essential features to look for in your cemetery management software.

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The death care industry is rapidly evolving, and with it, the expectations of cemetery managers, funeral directors, and crematory operators. As the demand for innovative cemetery software grows, so does the need for solutions that simplify operations, improve accuracy in cemetery records, and provide a seamless customer service experience. Choosing the right cemetery management software […]

How can technology help you address the changing needs of your community?

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We spoke in a recent post about the changing needs within the death care industry and how your communities are embracing these changes. While person-to-person these needs differ, the industry as a whole is noticing an enormous shift. From sustainability to affordability, what’s important to families is continuing to change. From a business perspective, these […]

Changing needs within the death care industry: what your community is asking for.

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In many Western countries, Australia and the United Kingdom included, cremation has begun far eclipsing burial as the preferred method of interment. One Australian study found that 71% of participants chose cremation when organising a funeral for a loved one. Similar statistics from the Cremation Society of Great Britain show that presently 75% of British […]

Finding Families: How Cemeteries Can Aid in Genealogy Searches

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Searching for long-lost—or even until-now-unknown—relatives is nothing new. When European immigrants made their way to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, genealogy was a way for them to prove their social status. As decades wore on, more and more people became interested in becoming ancestral detectives, of sorts—learning not only […]

The Importance of Burial Grounds in Urban Areas

Aerial view of a large cemetery situated in an urban area, surrounded by trees, roads, and buildings. The cemetery is densely packed with graves, with a circular monument visible near the center. The landscape transitions from the cemetery into surrounding greenery and urban development.

Respecting and mourning the dead appropriately continues to be an essential part of modern culture. Regular access to burial grounds is crucial for all, even those who live in the depths of big cities. It is vital there are enough churchyards, cemeteries, and burial grounds that are accessible to everyone. However, a lack of space […]

Cemetery Mapping: Cost Effective Tools Mean It Doesn’t Have To Be Out Of Reach

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There is no denying that technology has helped improve the death care experience, both for the family and friends of the deceased but also for those working in the industry. But perhaps one of the areas where such innovation has been most transformational is in the area of cemetery mapping. Traditionally, cemetery layouts and inventory […]