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Business Profiles: Computer Companies
Editor's note: These profiles were written by the companies; International Cemetery & Funeral Management is not responsible for content. This section is provided free to all companies providing computer-related products to the cemetery and funeral industry.
Cem Soft Systems
Cem Soft Systems is the oldest and largest in the cemetery software industry. The software is currently used in cemeteries in 43 states plus Guam, Australia and Puerto Rico. Using the latest technology, the applications include burial records, property accounting, customer installment purchases, commissions, trust accounting, cemetery maps, scanning of documents, funeral home accounting, our own general ledger, financial statements and accounts payable. All programs can be interactive or purchased separately. Demonstrations and demo manuals are available on diskette or CD-ROM. Y2K and Windows compliant. Visit www.cemeterysoftware.com, e-mail css@cemeterysoftware.com or call 1-800-225-4084.
Continental Computer Corp.
Continental Computer Corp., the makers of The Director's Assistant for Windows, The Cemetery Manager and the newly released Arrangeonline.com, is the leading supplier of funeral industry related software. Continental has been repeatedly listed in Software Magazine's top 500 software companies worldwide. The Director's Assistant and The Cemetery Manager are complete funeral management software. From the printing of forms to bookkeeping, they cover all aspects of the funeral business. Arrangeonline.com allows you to receive a percentage of each on-line sale of flowers, gifts and tributes generated from your obituary postings to the World Wide Web. Call 1-800-874-1413.
Custom Data Systems Inc.
Custom Data Systems Inc. has provided accounting and record management computer systems for cemeteries since 1990. Sterling Enterprise Management Software was designed by Custom Data Systems in 1996 to meet the higher need by medium and large cemetery and combination companies for SQL database and client server Windows/NT and Windows/98/2000 technology. Stop by www.customdatasystems.net to review the software. Ask us about our competitive trade-up offer. We offer a 30-day free trial of our software because we know that you will discover how much easier it is than what you are using now.
Davidson Software Systems
Davidson Software Systems offers many programs to assist funeral directors in managing their business needs. Our flagship program, FDMS 2000, saves funeral homes time and money by storing case information; printing state and federal forms, invoices and contracts; and maintaining accounts receivable, including printing statements, aging reports and adding service charges to past-due accounts. Our latest version added multiple bill-to parties, donation tracking and price-list printing. We also offer numerous add-ons. Please call and ask about our monthly special. Funeral home management software is our only business and we are dedicated to making your system a success. Call 1-800-678-3367.
FuneralNet
Since its inception in 1996, FuneralNet has grown to be the death care industry's leading provider of Internet marketing solutions. FuneralNet provides Web site development, e-commerce solutions and brand enhancement solutions. FuneralNet can help your company reach more families through features such as online obituaries and online flower ordering. Call 1-800-721-8166.
HMIS
HMIS has been exclusively devoted to the development of software for the management of cemeteries and mortuaries since 1988. Our software is powerful, fully integrated, easy to learn and use and modular priced for affordability. Modularity means you purchase only what you need, when you need it. We serve over 400 cemeteries throughout the United States and Canada. As the leader in the industry, we have developed an outstanding reputation for quality, unmatched service and development of state-of-the-art solutions to the unique needs of our customers. We are very proud of our new HMIS for Windows 95/98/NT software. Call (603) 883-5692.
Legacy.com
Legacy.com is an independent media company dedicated to sharing the "life stories of real people." Thousands of participating funeral homes and cemeteries already benefit from Legacy.com's FREE services, including a custom Web page that is linked to every Legacy Notice they post online for 60 days. Participants earn revenue by offering the Legacy Life Story ($195), a permanent memorial that includes detailed biographical information, plus five photographs. Both feature the Legacy Guest Book, which allows family and friends -- anywhere in the world -- to contribute their personal thoughts. For more information, contact Bob Bernstein, director of sales, at 1-888-397-9494.
LifeFiles.com Inc.
LifeFiles.com Inc. is the leading provider of Internet-based solutions to serve both families and the funeral industry. With the Remembrance Series of products and services featuring living memorials, online obituaries, funeral planning and educational, inspirational and grief counseling materials, LifeFiles enables communication among loved ones and provides bereavement support. The company is the first in the industry to create password-protected, turnkey, dynamically generated Web sites for both the funeral home and the "affected circle" of friends and family left behind by the death of a loved one. For more information, call, toll free, 1-877-533-6786 visit www.lifefiles.com.
Memorial Business Systems Inc.
Memorial Business Systems Inc. is the oldest company dedicated to cemetery-specific software. MBS has successfully automated more than 500 cemeteries and mortuaries in 40 states, Canada and Latin America. MBS has a full-time, in-house development and support staff and promises continuous development to clients. Managing most aspects of cemetery operations, our suite includes NEXUS core business management software, and IMAP, a GIS-based cemetery mapping and inventory control application. For large-scale operations, Navision Financials, built on extraordinary client/server technology that is Windows-based and Microsoft Office compatible, provides a graphical software solution unique to your business. MBS provides a complete set of customized services. Call 1-800-844-4447.
Monumental Computer Applications Inc.
Monumental Computer Applications Inc. from Cherry Valley, New York, will display its MONU-CAD computerized memorial designing system. Featured this year will be the all-new Windows MONU-CAD PRO 2000 software programs. Also the MONU-CAD LITE! program, a low-cost point-of-sale memorial design program developed for funeral homes, small memorial retailers and branch offices. Visit our Web site at www.monu-cad.com for more details.
Phoenix 2000
The product we provide is CSII 2000, business management software designed exclusively for the interment industry. CSII 2000 is more than just accounting software. We combine a lead system with accounting and marketing features to provide the most easy-to-use single entry sales system available. All the information vital to your business is at your fingertips and available to print in just a few clicks. CSII 2000 is a modular system, customized for each facility whether serving a cemetery, funeral home or combination property. CSII 2000 is the culmination of 21 years' experience in the interment industry. Call (520) 824-3388.
Ramaker & Associates
Ramaker & Associates has developed the CIMS product line, which is setting a higher standard for software in the cemetery industry. CIMS is a powerful database program that links your cemetery data to an interactive, computerized map of your cemetery. The database helps cemeterians track ownership, interment and marker information, and generates reports and mailing labels, as well. CIMS Light provides the same flexible database functions as CIMS, without incorporating digital mapping. eCIMS allows you to share your information on a Web site by combining your interactive cemetery map with the database. Free evaluation and CDs are available. Call 1-800-332-7532.
Techni Graphic Systems Inc.
Techni Graphic Systems Inc. is a high-technology business dedicated to providing quality software and services in the field of visual information systems. TGS' business activities include software development, database management applications, Internet e-commerce and Web applications. In addition, TGS provides high quality scanning, data entry and data conversion services for computerized mapping -- in other words, cradle to grave computer solutions. TGS has developed PlotFinder, a new software product that is designed to help cemeteries easily manage their sales and interment information. PlotFinder provides an interactive map interface on screen in a user-friendly Windows environment. Contact: Rob Noble, (970) 224-4996, robn@tgstech.com.
TrustLine Networks
TrustLine Networks is an Internet solutions provider specializing in e-commerce and commercial Web sites. We provide clients with a variety of Web packages, ranging from one to 30 pages, as well as Web site hosting. Standard site features include five e-mail addresses, custom text, graphics and photos, maps and directions to your location, upgrades at reduced rates, first year's name registration free, monthly updates and registration with Internet search engines. Web site hosting provides server access for publishing updates. Call 1-800-962-4032 or stop by 1200 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, and let us show you what we've done for other customers.
Wesner Associates
Wesner Associates has been a leading consulting firm in the cemetery and funeral industry since 1978. We have developed specialized preneed sales programs that have substantially increased profits and market share while establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Our software system, MARKETSYSTEM 2000, incorporates leading-edge database sales and marketing strategies designed for the specialized needs of our industry. Call (954) 755-6825.
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