Cemeteries
Cemeteries play a vital role in our communities. They are places where families come together to mourn, remember and share time with loved ones. Every cemetery has a deep historical connection to the community where it resides. They also give us an understanding of the past and can provide insights into how people in the area used to live.
Like all other outdoor open spaces, cemeteries need planning, maintenance and ongoing development. As places of serene remembrance, cemeteries act as a separation from our hectic modern lives. We often forget that these places are designed for the living, to provide peaceful surroundings to remember loved ones who have passed.
We consider all these factors and more when assessing and planning cemeteries for our communities, as well as the ongoing maintenance and care of the grounds, assets and associated facilities.
Our passion for outdoor spaces touches the lives of the people in our communities in so many ways, and we’re humbled to be part of providing peaceful places of remembrance.
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- Cemetery Strategies
- Asset Data Collection
- Intercept Suveys
- Performance Assessments
- Benchmarking
- Master Plans
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Taupo District Cemetery Plan
The plan documented the management and capacity of each cemetery in the district, set levels of service for each cemetery and forecasted demand and capacity.
Invercargill Cemetery Operations Review
Xyst was engaged in 2017 to undertake a review of cemetery operations at ICC and identified the existing processes used between staff and funeral directors
Standard Operating Procedure for Cemetery Interments
Xyst worked with the sextant to document current procedures and identify any areas of improvement. Industry best practice was reviewed to consider how current procedures
Mackenzie District Facility Risk Assessment
New management at Council were concerned about the condition and risk of a number of community facilities and asset and invited Xyst to promptly assist
Memorial Headstone Safety Audit
The intent of the audit by Xyst was to inspect memorial headstones for stability/soundness and identify any headstones that may present a risk to cemetery
Gore District Cemetery Management Review
We reviewed the Council’s current bylaw, policy, standard operating procedures, forms, website and processes and practices. We have examined the Council’s current cemetery management module
Gore District – Executive Placement Parks and Facilities Manager
Xyst provided the expertise of a mature and experienced manager to cover the role for a period of 9 months. The role was both operational