Beginning in March, Arlington officials now assign and manage all gravesites electronically, using a digital map that boasts military-grade accuracy. The new record-keeping system was designed by Army staff. A number of new burial procedures at Arlington aim to streamline record-keeping, improve communication with family members and preserve the physical integrity of individual gravesites.
Available across all platforms, the app harnesses GPS technology to help cemetery visitors obtain directions to their loved one’s gravesite and download headstone images. Arlington is working on building out their 3G and 4G network before the launch of the app. With more than 10,000 events each year, including 3,000 wreath-laying ceremonies and 7,000 military burials, the geospatial technology that the app will leverage helps cemetery officials coordinate events in real time.