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webCemeteries announces new enhancements to Remember My Journey, a platform designed for families to digitally memorialize their loved ones.

Software companies like webCemeteries offer the option to digitize records and store them on the cloud, where they can be accessed remotely. Creating a digital copy of their records is one of the most important things a cemetery can do to preserve history, protect themselves against data loss, and provide better service to the families in their care.

In our increasingly digital world, many people go to the internet first to look up any business or service, including cemeteries. Presenting yourself online is imperative to help convince families to reach out to with you in person. It’s never too late to improve your online presence or create one for the first time. Consider the following focus areas.

Digitizing cemetery maps is one of the best investments you can make, as it better serves the families in your care by allowing them to access information at their own convenience, makes it easier and faster for staff to complete common tasks and protects the cemetery from potential disaster.

How do you encourage families to engage with your digital assets – and how does your cemetery benefit if they do? Here are a few ideas to consider when launching these platforms.

Highlight the unique stories your cemetery has to tell through tours. Explore a variety of tour ideas and see which one(s) you can try out!

Promote Remember My Journey so that families and friends can honor their loved one’s story from anywhere at any time.

Digitize cemetery inventory to improve sales efficiency, integrate with customer-facing tools, and continue to grow with technology.