Cemetery management is not a single task. It is a daily mix of safety checks, permits, scheduling, records, documents and conversations with families. The right software gives managers and teams one shared picture, in the office and out on site, so work moves smoothly and your duty of care is clear.
SAMM brings together two focused modules that cover the core jobs. SAMM Safety handles risk-based inspections, records and reporting. SAMM Retail manages memorial orders from enquiry to install, including permits, tasks, shared calendars and payment tracking. Both modules are built for mixed-experience teams and both are designed by bereavement-industry professionals.
What good cemetery management looks like
For councils, parish clerks and memorial masons, the outcomes that matter are simple.
- Compliance that fits real work, with risk-based inspections that align to sector guidance and produce audit-ready evidence.
- Records that are easy to trust, including photos, documents and inspection history in one place.
- Scheduling that reflects capacity, so teams can hit dates and avoid clashes.
- Clear links between places and jobs, so every order or follow-up is tied to the correct plot.
- Field practicality, with Android and iOS offline working where connectivity is poor.
Module overview
SAMM Safety, for inspections and safer sites
Keep visitors safe and meet your duties with a structured inspection system built around sector guidance. Plan routes, capture outcomes and photos on a tablet, then sync to the cloud when you are back online. Generate reports, evidence decisions and track remedial work through to a safe conclusion.
Key capabilities
- Risk-based headstone safety aligned to ICCM and MoJ guidance, with clear outcomes and history
- Secure cloud access to grave and inspection data, on site or at the desk
- Offline mode for Android and iOS tablets, with seamless sync and audit-ready reporting
Explore the module: SAMM Safety.
SAMM Retail, for memorial job management
Bring quotes, permits, artwork approvals, tasks and scheduling into one workflow. Pull instant supplier pricing for accurate quotes, book fitting dates, assign teams and keep everyone aligned in a shared calendar. Track deposits and balances with a Payment Tracker while invoicing stays in your finance system.
Key capabilities
- Orders and quotes with instant supplier pricing
- Permit and location management, including submission and return dates
- Scheduling and staffing with a shared calendar, plus tasks to keep work moving
- Documents, drawings and site photos attached to each job
- Payment Tracker for deposits and balances, invoicing handled externally
Explore the module: SAMM Retail.
How SAMM supports managers and teams
One source of truth
Records, tasks, permits, photos and outcomes live together. This reduces duplicate admin and shortens the time it takes to answer residents, colleagues and councillors.
Built for the field
Teams can inspect and capture evidence without a signal, then sync later. The interface is clear and approachable, which helps mixed-experience teams work consistently.
Confidence in compliance
Risk-based inspections, consistent outcomes and a full history give you an audit trail when you need it. Reports help you prioritise action and show progress clearly.
Scales with your organisation
Whether you are a small parish or a multi-branch group, roles, permissions and shared calendars support growth without changing platform. Tailored pricing includes onboarding, training and support.
Feature checklist for evaluating cemetery management software
Use this list to shape your brief and compare options.
- Risk-based inspection planner that aligns with sector guidance
- Searchable grave records with photos, documents and inspection history
- Android and iOS offline working, with secure cloud sync
- Permit tracking, location assignment and task lists in the same workflow
- Shared calendar with staffing and capacity view
- Payment tracking with external invoicing
- Import of existing records, with onboarding support and data cleaning
A practical path to adoption
- Pick your starting point. Begin with inspections, memorial jobs or both, depending on your immediate risks and priorities.
- Import core data. The onboarding team helps you bring records into a clean structure that reflects how you work.
- Run a short pilot. Plan a small inspection route or a handful of orders, confirm the workflow and reports, then scale with confidence.
Ready to see SAMM in context
A short walkthrough will show how inspections, records, permits and scheduling come together. You can ask specifics about your sites and see the workflows your team would use.
FAQs
Does SAMM work offline for inspections
Yes. Android and iOS tablets can capture inspections without a signal and sync later.
Can we manage permits, locations and a shared diary
Yes. You can track permit deadlines, link orders to plots and allocate teams with a shared calendar.
Does SAMM include invoicing
Invoices are issued outside SAMM. Use the Payment Tracker to record deposits and balances.
Is SAMM aligned with ICCM and MoJ guidance
SAMM Safety follows a risk-based approach that aligns with sector guidance and supports audit-ready evidence.
Can you import our existing grave records
Yes. The onboarding team helps import and clean data to get you started with accurate records.
