About
Lazarus Maps provides end-to-end cemetery management solutions for cemeteries of all sizes. Unlike software-only vendors, Lazarus sends a team directly to your cemetery to perform on-site record scanning, consolidate disparate paper-based record-keeping systems, and physically walk every memorial to confirm burial locations with precision. The result is a fully digital, searchable cemetery management platform accessible from anywhere. Core services include record transcription (digitizing and organizing legacy paper documents or transferring existing databases), aerial satellite and GPS mapping (displaying open, sold, and occupied plots in an interactive, fully searchable format), drone aerial services for high-resolution site overviews, and professional memorial photography of headstones, columbariums, and other memorials. The accompanying cemetery software is designed to be user-friendly and secure, preserving decades or centuries of burial records in a permanent digital format. Administrators can search by name, plot location, and other criteria without any technical expertise. The platform is especially valuable for small municipal or religious cemeteries transitioning away from handwritten ledgers and multiple incompatible record systems. Lazarus Maps is praised for its affordability, professional on-site service, fast turnaround, and responsive support — including quick data restoration if records are accidentally altered. It is ideal for town, parish, and community cemeteries looking for a guided, hassle-free path to going digital.
Key Features
- On-Site Record Transcription: Lazarus staff travel directly to your cemetery, scan paper records on location, and can migrate existing databases into their software — eliminating the need to ship documents or self-digitize.
- GPS Aerial Satellite Mapping: Precise GPS-based mapping displays every plot — open, sold, or occupied — in an interactive, fully searchable interface accessible from any device.
- Drone Aerial Services: Professional drone flights capture high-resolution aerial imagery of the cemetery grounds to support accurate mapping and visual documentation.
- Memorial Photography: On-site photography of headstones, memorials, columbariums, and other structures, creating a permanent visual record linked to each burial.
- User-Friendly Cemetery Software: A secure, cloud-accessible management platform that consolidates all records, supports search by name or plot, and safeguards historical data from loss or damage.
Use Cases
- Digitizing 150+ years of handwritten burial records for a small-town cemetery transitioning away from paper ledgers.
- Consolidating four separate record-keeping systems into one unified, searchable cemetery management platform.
- Creating accurate GPS plot maps for a parish cemetery so staff and families can locate graves quickly from any device.
- Capturing professional headstone photography linked to digital burial records for long-term historical preservation.
- Generating high-resolution aerial drone imagery and printable cemetery maps for board presentations and public use.
Pros
- Full-Service, Hands-Off Onboarding: Lazarus handles every step in person — traveling to your site, scanning records, mapping plots, and setting up software — so cemetery staff don't need to do any heavy lifting.
- Affordable Pricing: Multiple customers highlight Lazarus as extremely affordable relative to the depth of service provided, making it accessible for small municipal and religious cemeteries.
- Fast Turnaround and Responsive Support: Customers report quick project completion and rapid support responses, including same-day data restoration when records are accidentally changed.
Cons
- Highly Niche Use Case: The service is purpose-built exclusively for cemeteries, making it irrelevant for any other industry or records management need.
- Requires Scheduling an On-Site Visit: The onboarding process depends on coordinating a physical visit from the Lazarus team, which may add lead time before the digital system is live.
- Limited Self-Service Options: The service model is largely team-driven rather than DIY, which may not suit organizations that want full in-house control over data entry and mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lazarus Maps work with cemeteries that have multiple record-keeping systems?
Yes. Lazarus specializes in consolidating disparate record systems — including handwritten ledgers, spreadsheets, and legacy databases — into a single unified digital platform.
Do I need to ship my paper records to Lazarus?
No. Lazarus travels directly to your cemetery and scans all paper records on-site, so your documents never leave the premises.
Can the cemetery software be accessed remotely?
Yes. The cemetery management software is cloud-based and fully searchable from any device with internet access.
What happens if I accidentally delete or change a record?
Lazarus provides responsive support and can restore accidentally deleted or modified records quickly — in some reported cases, within minutes.
What types of cemeteries does Lazarus Maps serve?
Lazarus serves municipal, religious (Catholic and other denominations), and community cemeteries of all sizes, from small town plots to multi-parish grounds.
