--- description: Review of CIMS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: CIMS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cemetery Software](/directory/4312/cemetery/software) > [CIMS](/software/369613/cims) # CIMS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/369613/cims Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/369613/cims?page=2) > CIMS is the best solution for cemetery management. With CIMS, you can easily create and host maps to display burial information by clicking on a space, automatically presenting burial records on the map as the information is added to the system. This enables professionals to transform existing records into an interactive map that provides analytics, log mapping, document management, accounting, grave search, image management, reporting and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 45 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 45 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: CIMS Cemetery Software - **Founded**: 1992 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Built-In Database - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Data Migration - Document Management - Document Storage - Geographic Maps - Grave Search - Image Management - Interactive Content - Lot Mapping - Records Management - Work Order Management ## Integrations (1 total) - QuickBooks Online ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Cemetery Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4312/cemetery/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Customer support has been outstanding and no matter who I talked to, they either helped me right away or found an answer for me and called me back. > > **Cons**: The cloud version may be been relased too soon as I kept running across problem that were being worked on or were added to an update list to be included in a future release. Also, there was no instruction manual for the cloud version and it was basically self learn or call for help. I was on the phone A LOT. I understand there is a wikiCIMS guide available now, but since I am fairly familiar with the software now and am not a power user like I was I. The past, I have not referred to it yet. > > I am a volunteer and was not associated with the original purchase decision several years ago, so I don’t know what other Cemetery management systems were considered. In any case, it was a good decision to purchase something because everything was kept on ‘cards’. There was considerable work done to enter ownership of lots (recorded deeds are used to show ownership) of most of the lots or partial lots, but then they stopped doing anything and no burials were recorded, just ownership. There were a lot of headstones, but no one really knew where anyone was buried. When I first volunteered, they said great, we need someone to do an inventory for us. I said ide be glad to do it. Did not hear another word from them. About two years later I had volunteered to clean headstones and happened to mention about my past volunteering to do the inventory and someone grabbed me this time and said please help. What database info they had was on the desktop version of CIMS at the time and only on one computer that was being used full time by someone else on a different task, so working with the system or even trying to enter data was next to impossible. Fortunately, I found that the cloud version had been introduced which would allow me to work from home and I convince the staff to upgrade to the new system and I was off to the races. CIMS has a great mapping program and it was a great help in helping me organize and enter data. I basically had to do a headstone by headstone inventory ----- ### "CIMS Review" — 4.0/5 > **Samuel** | *29 March 2019* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The first Pro would be Ease of use. Prior to using CIMS we had a card file system and an ancient data system. After getting CIMS, entering, storing, and researching data has become a breeze. The second Pro would be the color coded Layers. With this option, one can ascertain availability, purchases, standard burials, veteran burials, restrictions, reservations, and even cremations. CIMS also the option of how much data can be viewed on each individual grave space. The options of data input has been very well researched by the CIMS creative team. > > **Cons**: I haven't really found any cons since using CIMS. This is not really a con, but, I have CIMS installed on my desktop and on 'the CLoud'. The formats are slightly different, but easily used. > > My overall experience with CIMS has been great. The support team is a great group of people. They are very knowledgeable of their product. They are very determined to resolve any issues that may arise. ----- ### "CIMScloud" — 3.0/5 > **Sandra** | *29 March 2019* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The idea behind it is fantastic. When it is working the way it should, it keeps us in real-time with the details of our business. > > **Cons**: It's incredibly slow to upload and requires daily use of the Ctrl+F5 to update. The streaming isn't the best. > > We use CIMScloud to manage sales, inventory and burial records for our cemetery. When it runs smoothly, it has increased our efficiency and record keeping. When we have issues, the support team is easily and readily available to assist. The customer service is top-notch. ----- ### "PROGRAM PROS & CONS" — 5.0/5 > **JEANETTE** | *30 March 2019* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like the ease it takes to find burials and burial spaces. If I have a problem (which is very rare) and get immediate help and it is usually something I have done wrong. The support people are always very nice. If they do not know at the moment why I had a problem they are quick to find out and let me know. I also like that I don't have to remember to backup the data. > > **Cons**: At one time I added to the religion list the word "Other" to note that this person's funeral service was done in a funeral home chapel or at the gravesite. I no longer can enter that and cannot find a way to add this to the religion list. It would be nice to be able to put this information in if service not done at a church. > > Again I have always been happy with the different programs and the support team. ----- ### "EASY AND AFFORDABLE\!" — 5.0/5 > **Jacki** | *8 April 2019* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: For one, the CIMS software is user-friendly\! The software is easily accessible from anywhere, including your phone. It has many features that make storing and creating deeds, ownership information, and burial information simple - which reduces the time in searching through paper documents. Customer service is always readily available should there be an issue, which is very infrequent and usually caused by user error. I would recommend the CIMS software to all publicly and privately owned cemeteries. We currently have two cemeteries that are in the CIMS software and are gearing up to put a third cemetery on it. > > **Cons**: The only thing I can think of is when I try logging into it from another staff members computer it will freeze up, but that issue is probably on our end. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/369613/cims?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/369613/cims) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data