Trades at the cemetery
Not only are the cemetery administrations active in the cemetery, but also numerous external trades such as morticians, gardeners and stonemasons. Smooth cooperation between these parties is essential, but there are often various challenges that stand in the way. The high level of complexity results from the large number of different trades that need to […]
Thanks to a digital program – the cemetery under control
“Working with the digital cemetery map makes our work a lot easier,” says Daniel Felsmann from Schongau town council. The implementation went very smoothly in cooperation with PBSGEO and was described by the employees as “swift and courteous”. Schongau, a town in the Upper Bavarian district of Weilheim-Schongau, is known as a stop on the […]
Road safety at the cemetery: focus on digital solutions
An often overlooked but extremely important aspect of cemetery management is traffic safety. This includes the maintenance of paths, graves, trees and other infrastructure. Due to the large number of tasks that regularly occur in cemeteries, it is essential to systematize and prioritize them. This is the only way to avoid errors, increase efficiency and […]
Online grave reservation and marketing
Cemetery plans can be found in all cemetery administrations in German-speaking countries.They are an important tool for maintaining an overview of the cemetery andand, ideally, to be able to track occupancy on a daily basis. However, the quality of cemetery plans varies greatly and ranges from outdated paper plans to digital cemetery plans with a […]
How a digital cemetery map provides a better overview of the forest cemetery
Many visitors to cemeteries are familiar with the situation: despite good orientation, they find it difficult to locate the graves of their loved ones in the cemetery. To solve this problem, PBSGEO GmbH from Cologne has developed an innovative navigation system for cemeteries. The cemetery software not only simplifies the work of cemetery administrations and […]
Baden-Baden digitizes its cemeteries
Baden-Baden – Digitalization is also reaching the final resting place: with the introduction of a digital cemetery plan, Baden-Baden is setting new standards in the administration of public services and taking on a pioneering role in Germany. First Mayor Alexander Wieland and Frank Geyer, Head of the Cemetery Office, presented the innovative system, which not […]
2nd Cologne Digital Cemetery Symposium: “All trades benefit at the end”
Less than 20 percent of all cities and municipalities are currently in the implementation phase of digitization. The percentage is even lower in the area of cemetery digitization. The 2nd Cologne Digital Cemetery Symposium offered expert knowledge and space for networking. By Therese Backhaus-Cysyk. “When I think of the digital cemetery, I think of …?” […]
Podcast – Provokant Rosarot
Provokant Rosarot: “The digital cemetery map: A chance to experience history in a new way.” Stefan Schumacher was a guest on the “Provokant Rosarot” podcast and spoke to Dorothee Töreki about the innovative possibilities of the digital cemetery. The focus was on new ways of mourning, remembering and commemorating in the digital world. Digital solutions […]
Natural Cemetery: Keeping Everything in View with a Digital Cemetery Plan
It took seven years from the idea to implementation. In 2023, the Ducal Forest Administration Banz opened a natural cemetery in their forest in Altenbanz, Upper Franconia (municipality of Staffelstein). With friedhofsplan.de, this alternative burial method can be marketed effectively. The Banz Natural Cemetery is a joint project of the Ducal Bavarian Forest Estate Banz […]
The II. Cologne Symposium of the Digital Cemetery 2024
From 07 – 08 October 2024, our II Cologne Symposium of the Digital Cemetery took place – an event that offered insights into the future of cemeteries and their digitalization over two days. We are delighted with the numerous registrations and the positive feedback! The Cologne Symposium is much more than a simple conference – […]
