A headstone record that exists independently from the plot record creates a data management problem. Staff looking at a plot record should be able to see the headstone status. Staff looking at a headstone order should be able to see the plot location and owner. CemSites cemetery headstone tracking software links every headstone record to the corresponding plot, so both views are available from either starting point.
The connection also supports mapping. A headstone's location on the cemetery map corresponds to the plot it marks, which means the mapping and headstone inventory are synchronized. When a grounds crew member conducting a section survey flags a headstone issue, the location ties directly to the plot and owner records in CemSites, streamlining the communication chain from field observation to office follow-up.
