When people ask for cemetery plot software, they usually mean more than a static plan. Plots need to link to real work. That includes inspections, memorial orders, permits, tasks, photos and a schedule that staff can trust. The most useful system keeps records and locations in one clear workflow, in the office and on site.
SAMM focuses on exactly that. It is software for memorial management and cemetery safety, built by bereavement-industry professionals, with modules that connect plot locations to day-to-day jobs.
What good plot management looks like
A plot plan earns its keep when it delivers five outcomes that teams rely on.
- Find the right plot quickly. Searchable grave records with inspection history, documents and photos, available at the desk or on site.
- See location inside each workflow. Orders, permits and jobs linked to plots so dates are realistic and crews arrive at the right place.
- Plan and track field work. Route planning, shared diaries and follow-ups for inspections with dashboards and reports for oversight.
- Work offline where needed. Android and iOS tablets that capture outcomes and photos without a signal, with secure cloud sync later.
- Use a visual map when it helps. Digital mapping integrated with the same inspection and memorial modules that staff already use.
How SAMM links plots to daily tasks
Location-linked memorial jobs with SAMM Retail
In SAMM Retail, every job carries its grave location. You can track permit submission and return dates, keep artwork approvals and tasks in view, and then schedule the fitting with a shared calendar so capacity is clear and clashes reduce. Payments are tracked in the Payment Tracker while invoicing stays in your finance system.
At a glance
- Orders and quotes with instant supplier pricing for accurate proposals
- Permit and location management kept alongside the order record
- Shared calendar to allocate teams and hit dates
- Documents and site photos attached to each job
- Payment tracking for deposits and balances, invoicing handled externally
Explore the module: SAMM Retail.
Plot-aware inspections with SAMM Safety
In SAMM Safety, managers plan routes, assign teams and capture outcomes with photos on a tablet. The inspection history sits against the grave record, so remedial work can be tracked through to a safe conclusion. The approach follows Ministry of Justice and ICCM guidance, with reports and audit history ready when you need them.
At a glance
- Risk-based headstone safety aligned to sector guidance
- Searchable grave and inspection data in the secure cloud
- Offline mode for Android and iOS tablets, then seamless sync
- Shared diary for routes and follow-ups, with dashboards and reports
Learn more: SAMM Safety.
When a visual map is required
Some teams need a plotted plan as well as linked records. SAMM works with mapping partners, including Pear Technology, so digital maps align with the live inspection and memorial workflows. The result is fewer site visits, fewer calls and fewer surprises on the day because your plan and your jobs match.
Feature checklist for evaluating cemetery plot software
Use this to shape your brief and compare vendors.
- Record linkage that ties applicants, deceased details, documents and photos to each plot.
- Permit and location management within the same workflow as orders and scheduling.
- Shared calendar and tasks so capacity is visible and clashes are reduced.
- Inspection routes and follow-ups with an audit trail through to a safe conclusion.
- Offline tablet mode with secure cloud sync for low-signal sites.
- Partner mapping integration that plugs a visual map into the same records and modules.
- Onboarding and training to import existing data and match your structure and naming.
Common plot-centric workflows
1) Answer a resident query fast
Staff search by name or section, open the grave record and see ownership, inspection history and attachments. The exact plot is clear and the status is current.
2) Book a fitting at the correct location
In SAMM Retail, the order is linked to a plot, permit dates are visible and the right team is assigned in the shared calendar. Everyone sees the same plan.
3) Focus inspections by section
In SAMM Safety, route planning and a shared diary let you prioritise a section or row, track remedial work and produce reports that show progress.
Why cloud plus offline matters for plots
Cemeteries often have poor signal. Field teams still need to capture consistent outcomes with photos and notes, then sync once they are back online. With SAMM, that capture happens on standard Android or iOS tablets without specialist hardware, and managers get a full history with documents and reports in the secure cloud.
Data import, onboarding and support
Most authorities hold legacy plans and spreadsheets. SAMM’s onboarding helps import and clean existing grave records, sets up a structure that reflects how you work and provides practical training. That reduces the time to value and helps teams adopt the new process with confidence.
Ready to connect plots to real work
See how plot locations, inspections, permits and scheduling come together in a single view. A short walkthrough can be tailored to your sites and processes.
FAQs
Does SAMM include a visual map for plots SAMM links jobs and records to precise locations. When a visual map is needed, SAMM integrates with digital mapping partners such as Pear Technology so plotted sections align with inspection and memorial workflows.
Can we work offline on site Yes. Android and iOS offline mode lets teams capture inspections, photos and notes without a signal and sync later.
Can we tie memorial orders and permits to plots Yes. In SAMM Retail every order carries its grave location, permit submission and return dates, with a shared calendar for scheduling.
Will you import our records and align them to plots Yes. The onboarding team imports and helps clean your data so you start with accurate records that reflect how you work.
Who is SAMM for Councils, cemetery managers, parish clerks and memorial masons who want clear workflows for inspections, records, permits and scheduling, with cloud access and offline support.
