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We look at how innovations to memorialization and family bereavement software, as well as new approaches to grief support are changing the deathcare...
Discover just a few of the benefits of enhancing your grave mapping with digital cemetery maps linked to deceased records.
Effective plot management relies on knowing exactly what you have and where at all times. Here are 5 reasons why you should be using cemetery...
Discover why digital transformation was essential for Flintshire County Council and why they chose PlotBox's cemetery software solution.
Learn about effective communication, partnership establishment, process alignment, and achieving the perfect balance between people, processes, and...
Discover how cemetery software can revolutionize cemetery operations by streamlining tasks, improving record keeping, and integrating with mapping...
Boost your cemetery's online presence and attract potential customers with effective SEO strategies for both at-need and pre-need.
Best practice is essential in ensuring effective cemetery and crematory management and exceptional customer service. Expert Lee Snashfold provides...
Discover how PlotBox's cemetery management solution is helping Woodlawn Memorial Park to preserve its rich history and serve its community in the...
Mistakes in cemeteries and crematories can have far-reaching consequences, so what are their causes and how can we mitigate them?
Learn why it was the right time for one of Auckland's oldest cemeteries to digitally transform and how PlotBox is helping them to enhance customer...
Old, disjointed systems and processes can pose a number of challenges to successful crematory management. Discover how to overcome them.
Improve the efficiency of your crematory with PlotBox. Streamline processes, manage records, finances, contracts, scheduling, and more.
Learn how PlotBox's crematory management software is helping newly opened Rushcliffe Oaks to streamline processes and meet their operational needs.
We look at the rise of cremation, its impact on deathcare, and what it might mean for the future of service provision.
Targeting your audience begins with understanding them. We explore tools, techniques and strategies for reaching pre-need customers in 2023.
Calendar events bring high footfall to cemeteries - The City of Plant City give insights on prep practicalities and how cemetery software can help.
The key to pre-need sales success could be at your fingertips. Here are 5 tools to help maximize the opportunity.
In making their burial records searchable via a public portal, Central Coast are making it easier for their community to connect with their loved...
PlotBox ranked 7th among the 100 organizations on the UK's Best Workplaces™ Medium Organizations list by Great Place to Work®
Applications and mobile devices continue to change how we interact with technology. We explore the practical benefits for cemeteries and crematoriums.
We learn how digitally transforming their cemetery operations helped Wirral Council to increase efficiencies and improve their service to residents.
Migration, Mapping and Memorial Checks: the benefits of a cloud-based cemetery management system for Stevenage Borough Council.
Digital maps hold many benefits for cemeteries, and in providing the clearest, most accurate view of your site, they're also great tool for event...
Planning an event calendar for your cemetery? We look at some dates that can provide a little inspiration.
In our latest blog for International Womens Day 2023. We spoke to three inspirational women in the deathcare profession from across the globe.
From front office to finance, PlotBox has helped to streamline pre-need cemetery sales processes for this beautiful lawn cemetery.
How digital mapping can help green burial grounds to effectively manage their space with a clearer view of exactly what they have and where they have...
Insights into best practice on green burials when reinstating historical scatter beds, as well as the latest developments in organic dispersal
We explore the rising trend for green and natural burials, why it's happening and what it means for deathcare providers.
Digital migration is a key component of digital transformation - so what is it and what role does it play when moving to a new cemetery management...
We explore how data-driven decisions that help cemeteries, crematories and funeral homes are made easier with cemetery management software.
We explore how a digital-first approach underpinned by cemetery software can help to overcome some common challenges for Municipality cemetery...
Curious about the cloud? Discover how cloud technology can help to keep your cemetery records and data secure and easily accessible.
We take a look at 3 PlotBox reports that can quickly and easily help deathcare providers to utilize the data they hold in meaningful, positive ways.
We explore how cloud-based deathcare management software can help manage risk and support compliance and best practice for cemeteries and crematories.
We explore how PlotBox's verified mapping process has helped provide Tithe Green with a clearer view of their natural burial grounds.
We explore why accurate cemetery maps and burial records are important for Local Authorities from the perspective of those who gain value from them.
We learn how the PlotBox Funeral Director Portal has helped Lisburn and Castlereagh City council to provide a more efficient, direct service to...
How cemeteries can get the most from digital marketing and social media to meet the needs of the changing buyer and increase pre-need sales.
We look at the crossroads faced by the Catholic Church and how a ‘single source of truth’ created by cemetery software can help meet changing...
We explore how cemeteries can mitigate risk and promote good practice by utilizing technology as part of their risk assessment process.
As a special time of reflection and gathering, All Souls Day and All Saints Day are meaningful avenues for cemeterians to engage with their...
Learn how digital transformation with PlotBox has provided City of Fall River with greater confidence in their data and a clearer view of their...
We explore how three US cemeteries are engaging with their communities by hosting Dia de Los Muertos Day of the Dead celebrations.
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum, Milwaukee shares how they’re using their space and history to engage with their local community.
PlotBox has been named as one of the Top Ten UK 2022 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech by Great Place to Work®.
PlotBox welcomes Asim Mirza as its new Director of Operations, who will lead the way and set the strategy for its high performing delivery teams.
We explore how a cemetery management system can provide a single source of truth to meet the unique challenges faced by funeral home-cemetery combos.
Whispering Pines Cemetery partners with PlotBox to digitally transform their operations.
PlotBox Solutions Consultant Joe Witherspoon considers how Dioceses and Archdiocese should adapt to change through tech adoption.
PlotBox has helped a number of Dioceses and Archdioceses to digitally transform their operations, increasing efficiencies and streamlining processes.
6 ways a CRM system can help deathcare providers to build and maintain relationships with families as well as generate leads and pre-need cemetery...
PlotBox's Joe and Ashlynn provide insights on the benefits of an integrated cemetery software management system to the modern cemetery sales...
PlotBox ranked 13th among the 96 organisations on the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women Medium Organisations list by Great Place to Work®
5 ways PlotBox cemetery software can help to maximize the growing pre-need opportunity with more streamlined cemetery sales processes.
We explore how a single cemetery management system can help cemeteries, crematoria and funeral homes to mitigate risk.
PlotBox discusses the challenge of space for Australian cemetery operators and how integrated cemetery management software can help.
Unsure about cloud technology? We demystify SaaS (Software as a Service) and explore the benefits of cloud cemetery software.
Cemetery mapping software pioneers PlotBox have won the award for Software - Captured Data Management and Analysis’ at the recent Airwards 21/22
With PlotBox, Huntingdon Crematorium are able to manage cremations, memorials work permits, and facilitate pre-need cremation contracts.
Generational characteristics play a big role in how cemeteries communicate. We explore traits & opportunities associated with various generations.
Enhance your cemetery inventory control with PlotBox's powerful mapping software and GIS mapping and discover the benefits of accurate digital...
The team from Hambleton District Council’s recently opened Maple Park Crematorium provide insights into planning, building and launching the...
Discover how PlotBox's cemetery management software with integrated mapping can help cemeteries to plan for a successful Memorial Day.
Lead generation for cemeteries, crematories and funeral homes in 3 easy steps - defining your audience, choosing the right channels and capturing...
Leading death care management software provider PlotBox awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition, ranked in Top 20 Medium Organisations
The PlotBox team had an amazing time at this year’s International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association Convention & Expo, Las Vegas!
Funeral directors share how the PlotBox Funeral Director Portal has helped to transform customer service having been implemented by Wirral Council.
Cemetery Management software provider, PlotBox announces appointment of Martin Jackson to role of General Manager, APAC Region.
Richard McHatton at the Diocese of Orange, California tells us first hand first hand the benefits of using PlotBox in managing their financial...
PlotBox ranked 7th among the 93 organisations on the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing Medium Organisations list by Great Place to Work®
The PlotBox team will be at this year’s International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association Convention & Expo, Las Vegas on March 22-25 2022
PlotBox's plot management system with integrated mapping software pulls together all of the information cemeteries need to manage and record plots.
We explain how a single cemetery management system can help funeral processes and ensure future growth for funeral home combo service providers.
PlotBox shares 5 practical strategies for helping to raise your cemetery's profile in 2022.
Cemetery software provider, PlotBox achieves Great Place To Work Certification for Second Year
PlotBox examines what the death care industry and bereavement services have been most focused on in 2021 and what questions they have been asking.
PlotBox announce partnership with The City of Plant City, providing cloud-based digital solution that will help to modernise their cemetery...
Cemetery software provider, PlotBox named as one of just eight NI businesses on Deloitte Technology's Fast 50 List 2021
PlotBox have implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality to streamline (and further secure) the authentication process for users.
World-leading cemetery software provider PlotBox provides 5 strategies to help cemeteries engage with their communities and increase pre-need sales.
Cemetery software provider, PlotBox announces that it has ranked in the Top 20 on the Great Place to Work® 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Tech list.
Digital transformations and cemetery software stand to alter the very essence of a cemetery, crematory, or funeral home, but should you really be...
Cemetery software provider, PlotBox announces that it has been recognised as one of the 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces™
Increasing efficiency is at the top of our priority list when improving user experience in PlotBox. Recently, we released our new Memorial Prospects...
Genealogy and digital expectations present a real opportunity for engagement. Here's why you should make your cemeteries records available online.
Our tech team has been very busy behind the scenes planning a makeover to our contract form. As a result of all their hard work, we’re delighted to...
Digitally transforming your cemetery may sound like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out our top tips for going digital in your...
The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of digital readiness in organizations in order to continue operating effectively. Has 2020 prompted you...
Check out our latest blog post on adapting cemetery sales processes during a pandemic and beyond.
Cemetery software provider, PlotBox achieves Great Place To Work Certification
Did you know that Trust Funds can be created and managed within PlotBox? This gives our customers flexibility in moving monies in and out of the...
It’s important to get the correct balance between digital experience and providing a personal touch, especially within your cemetery or crematory.
It’s more important now than ever to show concern and demonstrate empathy to your customers, colleagues and the community around you.
Could you be the driver of influencing digital change in your organization?
We're excited to let you know we’ve developed functionality to allow users to step through the reclaim and reuse process using PlotBox.
With the current pandemic, there has never been a better time to consider future-proofing your cemetery using the cloud, here’s 6 reasons why...
Given the fast-paced nature of social media, it's hard to come up with fresh ideas every week! We've dug around for some ideas for great posts to...
Ready to improve your online presence? Check out our 5 tips for getting started!
We’re excited to announce we’ve given our burial form a makeover, including numerous new features. Let’s take a closer look at the top three!
COVID-19 has resulted in a shift to remote working, which has presented cemeteries with opportunities they may not have previously considered.
We caught up with the team at Rookwood to discover first hand the benefits in using PlotBox to streamline workflows, raise service levels & reduce...
We’ve scoured Twitter to deliver you the best brief explanations of ‘The Cloud’ in 140 characters or less!
With so much cloud technology out there, it’s hard to whittle down the best apps for your cemetery organization. So to help out, we’ve decided to...
Discover the six exciting ways that incorporating an iPad into your cemetery management can streamline your services and improve customer experience.
PlotBox are delighted to announce that we have been awarded supplier status on the UK Government’s Digital Outcomes And Specialists 4 Framework!
Here are the 3 things you didn’t know about cemetery marketing!
Processing & tracking work orders in cemeteries requires a lot of effort. Find out how a work orders system can improve productivity & customer...
Using workflows in a cemetery whether manually or digitally, are so important to help undertake your risk assessments to a consistently good standard.
This article will explain how to: -Create a good digital marketing strategy -Find the return on a digital investment -Cut to the basics if all else...
This guide will give you some help with tools & steps to take to give you the know-how & confidence to do your cemetery's social media marketing...
We look into the biggest challenges that cemetery professionals face in completing a cemetery management system build or buy project.
Hosting any event, big or small, is sure to benefit cemeteries! Here we explore Hollywood Forever’s concerts & five other fun events to engage...
In the US, the Hispanic population is huge but yet as a profession, we haven’t given it the attention it deserves. So what do we need to do to...
You’ve likely heard of the EU’s 2018 GDPR law. If you believe that it doesn't affect your US cemetery, then this might come as a shock...
Is it: First - your stubborn protection of the way you always did it, going to long lengths to contain change...
Many large organizations are moving back to in-home selling, favoring it to help their brand stand out. Here's all you need to know for your cemetery!
We explore alternative options for final resting places as they become more popular, responding to a desire to approach death in a more sustainable...
We were delighted to be back at the annual ICCM Learning Convention and Exhibition 2018. Read on for speakers, exhibitors, themes and more!
In a recent webinar, we covered cemetery marketing and the full recording is available here, but if you’re pushed for time, here’s a small extract!
Before the rise in use of the public park, cemetery grounds were popular spaces for leisure activities & relaxation. So what can modern cemeteries...
Building a team fit for the future...why and how to attract the skills you need for the 21st Century!
An investment in productivity pays for itself time and time again, especially when you’re in it for the long haul. So what are your unproductive...
With ICCFA just around the corner, PlotBox has put together 10 reasons why you need to attend this year's annual conference and expo!
The cost of managing disjointed systems in cash, time & energy is huge. Find out how fully integrated software & mapping is vital to realize...
Here’s a list of the top 3 reports we repeatedly hear cemeteries have the greatest need to see, but can’t currently access without time-intensive...
These short and sharp implications make the case for change!
We had the pleasure of attending Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Home Services of the West’s (CCFW) conference last week in Phoenix, Arizona.
There's a lot of talk about going digital & embracing technology, but why? Cemeteries have operated with current processes for decades so why the...
With every year, many cemeteries see heavy snowfall each winter. Learn how PlotBox can help solve this problem with our advanced 360 mapping...
New year, new cemetery processes? Make 2018 the year you digitally transform your cemetery!
Why would a cemetery need a CRM system? We explore the software that will ensure you never lose a prospect or miss a follow-up!
13 reasons why your cemetery needs PlotBox - Cemetery management and mapping software.
The importance of reviewing cemetery software systems can be highly underestimated within organisations and is often deemed an unnecessary expense.
Team PlotBox caught up with their clients at the Catholic Diocese of Stockton about their experience of implementing PlotBox in their cemeteries.
Are your staff spending their days duplicating data entry? Are they taking hours to pull together reports, looking up paper records or colouring in...
Why 2017 Is Time To Step Forward And Embrace Change In Your Cemetery!
If your staff spend their days duplicating data entry, pulling together reports, looking up paper records, or colouring in maps, you have a problem!
Plotbox recently visited the ICCFA conference, which saw over 2000 exhibitors show off their products to cemetery and crematory experts.
How Can Cemeteries Meet The Digital Expectations of Millennials?
What happens when a cemetery is too full to facilitate more burials?
At PlotBox we have coined the phrase ‘True’ Digital Mapping. But what does it really mean?
5 signs you should upgrade your cemetery maps and switch to a cemetery mapping system.
Discover the power of 'True' Cemetery Digital Mapping. Accurate, data-integrated maps enhance operations, mitigate errors, and drive revenue growth
Recent events of vandalism and natural disasters in cemeteries. Can you protect yours?
Introducing PlotBox's Matt giving you the low down on sales in the death industry
Introducing PlotBox's Matt giving you the low down on sales in the death industry
Introducing PlotBox's Matt giving you the low down on sales in the death industry!
New legislation in Scotland forces cemeteries and crematories into the 21st century
As it’s Valentine's Day we have a tail of love, loss and ultimately death!
PlotBox Top Tips to acknowledge when considering moving to a cloud-based solution.
PlotBox blog looking at 5 ideas to add a personal touch to funerals.
A PlotBox Blog exploring how cemetery and crematory managers can make the best use of their metrics.
Sometimes there are inconsistencies with coffins & they can no longer be used. Rather than bury them at landfill there are a number of novel...
A Blog post exploring five alternative funeral ideas by PlotBox.
An article looking in to the practice of tombstone tourism and grave rubbing. How can cemetry management siftware impact this?
Grave sites and Mausoleums come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a rundown of our favourite wonderful graves.
Pet lovers rejoice, new legislation has passed allowing humans to be buried alongside the cremated remains of their pets in certain States.
Vatican announces new guidelines in to best cremation practices for Catholics. This blog post explores differing opinions of cremation experts in the...
Cemetery management software. 5 tips for cemetery or crematory pre-need sales teams to keep in mind when selling to Baby Boomers.
Benefits of using 'the cloud' software for cemetery management: reduced costs, safer to store documents and much more
Cemetery management software | 3 easy ways to protect your cemetery records digitally, with the help of our cemetery database software
Innovating the death industry with ONE software & a mapping platform that guarantees to save time on administrative task, I'm excited to be part of...
Software and cemetery management ideas that will instantly help you: Struggling to increase your cemeteries pre-need sales? 6
Maintaining, preserving & upgrading a cemetery can be a daunting task! Find out all you need to know with these 9 tips.
Letting Pokémon Go 'Trainers' into your cemetery to 'Catch 'Em All' can attract visitors & benefit sales, but not everyone is welcoming the craze...
Cemetery management ideas to help you: Here are the top 3 reasons why cemeteries should use digital mapping.
Cemetery management software | Here are some basic steps you can take to increare pre-need sales and attract more visitors to your site.
Reports show there's huge demand for Green & Natural burial. Get expert advice on how to meet these needs & overcome challenges to map a green burial...
Five reasons why you should ditch the filing cabinet and go digital...Experts in digital maps, transcribing cemetery records and management software.
PlotBox, Cemetery & Crematoria Software & Mapping provider. An innovative solution with true digital mapping, streamlining workflow & improving...