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TITLE: GIS cemetery management system, bridging gaps and enhancing efficiency- a case study of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.

Writer: Takunda Chikumbindi

Email: takundachikumbindi8@gmail.com

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Introduction

Cemeteries, Are the designated final resting places for the deceased, (Rugg, 2010)(Downey et al., 2017).

Cemeteries hold global cultural significance and require efficient management (Rugg, 2010).

Cemeteries have been managed through assigning lot numbers( Cartesian plane Method) (Fontein, 2011).

Introduction Cont…

GIS technology has revolutionized cemetery management worldwide, but there's a significant gap in African contexts, and Zimbabwe is One of those countries(Schmidt, 2018b)(Brown, 2003) ,
Existing literature mostly focuses on developed nations, lacking insights into African complexities(Chibuye & Phiri, 2022).
Chinhoyi faces challenges with manual record-keeping, grave organization, and transparency issues.
The study aims to implement a GIS cemetery management system in Chinhoyi, addressing unique challenges.

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Problem Statement

Improper maintenance and poor record-keeping of cemetery data.
Metal scrap tombstones erode, leading to misplaced traditional ceremonies.
Confusion arises from disorganized grave arrangements,
Chinhoyi municipality is blamed as it is responsible for cemetery management as of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15) (Jephias & Tendai, 2020), Therefor conflicts.
No efforts have been done in Chinhoyi to solve the problems related to cemetery management.
Proposed solution: Implement a GIS-based cemetery management system.
Aims to improve record-keeping, accurate grave identification, and stakeholder communication.

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Justification�

Seeks to harmonize Chinhoyi's cemetery environment and contribute to global cemetery management knowledge.
Study Aims: Address conflicts, enhance stakeholder satisfaction, promote sustainable land use, and align with SDG 11 (Safeguarding Cultural and Natural Heritage).
Wider Impact: The GIS cemetery management system can serve as a model for other Zimbabwean cities, aligning with the National Development Strategy's digital economy goal by 2025.This approach contributes to national cemetery operations improvement.

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Objectives

To enhance cemetery management practices in Chinhoyi by addressing conflicts between residents and the municipal council, establishing a comprehensive cemetery plot database.

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Methodology

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Data Types	Data sources	Research Approach	Sampling Design	Data collection Instruments	Data Analysis Instruments	Results
Primary data	Cemeteries in chinhoyi, council death records, GPS and drones	Qualitative	Stratified sampling for grave selection	GPS receiver, drone, ArcGIS, Mango maps	Integration of spatial data and attribute data into the GIS database	Development of a comprehensive GIS database of cemetery plots.