Camden Cemetery Association reviews software demo, delays decision

The Camden Cemetery Association met on September 23 to hear a presentation from a cemetery software vendor and discuss a possible purchase. Members raised questions about data transfer, cyber insurance, and pricing, and agreed to gather more information before deciding. The group also approved amended minutes from its August 25 meeting and heard an update on green burial planning.

Key points

• The association approved amended minutes from its August 25 meeting, correcting a spelling error.
• A green burial subcommittee met on the 10th and discussed soil tests; more information on trench design is pending from a soil scientist.
• A vendor demonstrated cemetery mapping, plot records, work orders, and public-facing features such as grave-finding and digital memorials.
• Members asked whether existing GIS data and irregular historic lot sizes could be carried into the new system; the vendor said yes.
• Member David raised an unresolved cyber insurance question from an August 26 security review, saying he would be concerned if the vendor lacks coverage.
• Jody said the association would likely keep handling plot sales in-house rather than enabling online sales.

Next steps

• The vendor will confirm which pricing proposal is current, verify the annual licensing fee, and provide information on cyber liability insurance.
• The association will schedule another meeting, set for Tuesday, October 13 at 1 p.m., to review the information and decide.

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