Is Cemetery Ground Penetrating Radar Accurate?
Cemetery ground-penetrating radar, or GPR, is a surveying technique that uses electromagnetic waves to detect and map the subsurface. It has been used for decades – but how accurate are these scans? The Accuracy of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technology Ground-Penetrating Radar is a highly accurate tool. Ground-penetrating radar can be impacted by external factors, […]
Cemetery GPR Scanning to Map the Future of Your Cemetery
How You Can Use Cemetery GPR Scanning For Future Planning Cemetery GPR Scanning can help you visualize how your cemetery will grow and change over time. GPR (ground penetrating radar) is a great tool for cemetery mapping. GPR can be used to map out existing gravesites, identify potential problems, and plan for the future of […]
What is a Cemetery Plot Map?
Cemetery burial plot maps are an integral part of any cemetery or crematorium and should provide an accurate location of every grave or cremated remains plot within the grounds and the spaces available. Maintaining an accurate cemetery map is essential for day-to-day operations, from ensuring that only available plots are sold to helping loved ones […]
Why You Should Convert to Digital Cemetery Mapping
For hundreds of years, cemeteries relied on paper records to keep track of purchased lots and burial locations. But these fragile paper records can become lost or damaged, especially as they age. Digital cemetery mapping preserves this crucial information in a convenient format that can simplify a cemetery’s internal process and help prevent errors. ViaVista […]
Burial Plot Map: Essential Documentation for Every Cemetery
A burial plot map is an integral part of any cemetery or crematorium. It should provide an accurate location of every grave or cremated remains plot within the grounds and the spaces available. Maintaining an accurate cemetery map is essential for day-to-day operations. Furthermore, it helps ensure that only available plots are sold and it […]
Cemetery burial plot map underway in Ritzville
Burial plot map: In early-June, Scott Field of ViaVista Mapping began collecting field data and generating maps at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, a half-mile west of town on Rosenoff Road. Founded concurrent with the town in 1887, the cemetery added “Memorial” to its name after the Great Depression in honor of American veterans. As of Monday morning, […]
Exploring Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Cemeteries
Introduction Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for cemeteries is a non-invasive technology widely used in various fields, including archaeology, geology, and civil engineering. Its application in cemeteries is particularly significant due to its ability to locate unmarked graves, map burial sites, and assist in cemetery management without disturbing the ground. This blog post delves into the […]
Remembering D-Day
On June 6, 1944 the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This assault led to France’s liberation from the German military and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded. Eighty […]
Digital Cemetery Mapping in Ritzville, WA
From the Ritzville Adams County Journal Digital cemetery mapping by ViaVista Mapping will begin in June starting with collecting field data and finishing with generating digital cemetery maps for the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. According to a service agreement with the city, digital cemetery mapping services will include scanning for sub-surface anomalies and unmarked burials using cemetery ground […]
Digital Cemetery Mapping is Reshaping Cemetery Management
Digital cemetery mapping has reshaped the cemetery and death care services. In recent years, cemetery tourism or Tombstone Tourism, has seen a boom. The growing interest in genealogy has encouraged people to hunt out cemeteries in search of their ancestors. Finding ancestors’ burials is part of unearthing their family tree and stories. The fascination with […]