Cemetery Mapping Services - Pear Technology Cemetery Mapping Services

Cemetery mapping solutions designed for local councils

For private crematoria

For district councils

For natural and woodland burial grounds

Cemetery mapping solutions designed for you

Why choose a Pear Cemetery Map?

A Pear cemetery map is created using the latest and most reliable data sources available, from Ordnance Survey data to aerial imagery, GPS and existing paper maps. Our experience and expertise in this sector means our cemetery mapping services are both accurate and affordable.

High Quality
Based on Ordnance Survey Mastermap Topography Layer our cemetery maps are incredibly accurate.
Experienced
Pear Technology have been creating cemetery maps since 1999.
Knowledgable
Pear are an Associate Corporate member of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM).
Affordable
Ask us for a quote – our cemetery maps are not only highly accurate, but are also some of the most affordable on the market.
Compatible
Maps can be linked to Pear’s own burial database, or existing cemetery management systems.
Supported
Our friendly and knowledgeable UK based support team will be there to help you out should you need it.

Typical Uses

Local and District Council Cemeteries and Burial Grounds
Churchyards
Private Cemeteries and Crematoria
Natural and Woodland Burial Grounds

We now have an accurate map and confidence that the graves are correctly located. Support and communication from Pear were excellent.

Judith SmithEstates Office, Henley-on-Thames Town Council

The process is very straight forward and Pear have been extremely professional and helpful. Having all of the details of our cemeteries at my fingertips has been well worth the cost and effort involved and will prevent any mistakes being made in future.

Julie HollingsBurial Administrator, Dorchester Town Council

The addition of the Cemetery Searcher map to our website provides free searchable information which can be accessed from anywhere. We’re pleased to be able to offer this service which we hope will be of benefit to family history researchers, genealogists and others with an interest in the Town Cemetery.

Carla BoylesDeputy Clerk, Ross-on-Wye Town Council

The Cemetery software has made a vast improvement to the way in which we manage our cemetery records. It saves time searching for information on the plots and their location. It holds the data all in one place including memorial details and is simple to use.

Sandra MitchamTown Clerk, Higham Ferrers Town Council

Monk Hesleden Parish Council has used Pear Technology’s Mapping Software for several years and has found it to be an invaluable tool. The software enables us to produce maps needed for projects/maintenance/recording assets and we have Cemetery Searcher, which is linked to our website and provides members of the public to search for family graves.

The support provided by Pear is first class, especially for those of us who are less confident with technology!

Lynda WardleParish Clerk, Monk Hesleden Parish Council

The Process

Original Paper MapInteractive Digital Map

Step 1
Gathering the data
Photographs or scans are made of the existing cemetery maps and are sent to Pear Technology.
Step 2
Evaluating the Data
If needed Pear can visit the site and survey cemetery paths and other key features using highly accurate GPS handhelds.
Step 3
Creating the First Draft
Pear begin mapping the cemetery using Ordnance Survey’s premium OS Mastermap Topography Data. Google Earth is used to gain additional information about the site.
Step 4
The Draft Process
Large paper prints are posted to the cemetery to be checked. Pear clearly note on the map any areas that may need investigation.
Step 5
Finalising the Map
After a few drafts the map is agreed to be correct and is finalised.
Step 6
Set Up
The map is installed and linked to the burial records, or set up online. Pear maps can be linked with various burial administration systems from other providers.
Step 7
Amendments
We understand that cemeteries grow and change and, to keep your map accurate, Pear offer an optional map maintenance service.

Cemetery Searcher

Cemetery Searcher is a new and unique online burial records search facility linked to an interactive map. It allows members of the public to search records for loved ones and locate their graves on a map.

The GPS Locate feature enables visitors to the cemetery to easily locate graves when viewing the map on their smartphone.

Click here to visit Higham Ferrers Town Council’s Cemetery Searcher

Pear cemetery maps link to these Burial Administration Systems

Case Studies

Henley on Thames Town Council’s Online Interactive Cemetery Map: HeritEdge

Henley-on-Thames Town Council found relying on their old paper cemetery map was costing them time. Now everyone at the council has easy access to the map which now also contains aerial imagery, can also be viewed online, and will eventually be shared with the public. The map links to Edge IT Systems Epitaph and HeritEdge burial administration system.

Find out more here:- Henley-on-Thames Interactive Online Cemetery Map Case Study

Ross-on-Wye Town Council’s Online Interactive Cemetery Map: Cemetery Searcher

Ross-on-Wye Town Council ordered Cemetery Searcher to offer a better service to the public and save time dealing with enquiries.

Higham Ferrers Town Council’s Online Interactive Cemetery Map: Cemetery Searcher

Pear Technology’s cemetery mapping package helped Higham Ferrers Town Council reduce their time spent searching burial records from 45 minutes to 5 minutes!

To find out more read our case study here: Higham Ferrers Town Council Case Study

FAQ

Our maps are in a bad condition, can you still use them?

The need to replace old or incomplete maps is often the reason organisations get in touch. We are experienced in working with all sorts of plans and can assess the condition of your map and will discuss any challenges with you prior to quoting.

We have no existing maps, can you still help?

Pear Technology are not surveyors or architects and cannot plan or design cemeteries. We can recommend companies we have successfully worked with in the past who are able to provide these services.

We can use aerial imagery as well as your knowledge to create the first draft. However, without existing maps we recommend you allow plenty of time to visit your cemetery site and check the drafts as our maps will rely on the information you provide.

What format do our burial records need to be in?

You do not need to have any of your burial records digitised prior to investing in our cemetery mapping package.

Burial records can be kept in an Excel spreadsheet, our own Access based Cemetery Database or Burial Administration Systems such as Epitaph (Edge IT Systems), Rialtas Cemeteries Management and BACAS software, Clear Skies.

Pear do not transcribe burial records but we can provide you with names of companies we have worked with in the past who do provide this service.

How does the map stay up to date?

It isn’t unusual for small changes to be necessary and we can make these for you as part of our technical support, and/or Map Maintenance service. If you have also purchased PT-Mapper Pro you will have all the tools to edit the map yourself should you wish to.

We prepare your map so it is ready for future use. We will encourage you to think about about the currently unused sections of your cemetery so we can plot this for you, even if you have no maps for this area.

Can the map be published online?

Yes! Pear’s Cemetery Searcher website allows your cemetery to be published as a fully interactive map. Burial records can be searched by the public wherever there is a good internet connection. Only burial information allowed in the public domain is published making it compliant with GDPR and advice from the ICCM.

Also, Edge IT and Pear Technology have worked in partnership to create HeritEdge – online cemetery maps link seamlessly to Edge’s Epitaph software.

Maps may also be published online as simple PDFs providing the correct Ordnance Survey licencing information is displayed.

Am I eligible for free OS maps?

The Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) entitles certain public sector organisations to free Ordnance Survey map data which our cemetery maps are based on.

There are no catches, and it is free to sign up to through a simple online form which can be found on the OS website – Public Sector Geospatial Agreement

If you are not eligible, don’t worry, Pear are an Ordnance Survey Partner and work with many private sector organisations who purchase OS map data through us. We will be able to include a quote for the background Ordnance Survey data along with the cemetery map quote.

If you already have a digital map or cemetery survey we may be able to work with this.

How can I get a quote?

Cemetery mapping solutions designed for local councils

For private crematoria

For district councils

For natural and woodland burial grounds

Cemetery mapping solutions designed for you

Why choose a Pear Cemetery Map?

Typical Uses

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