Terminology
Note that is is possible to substitute the default terminology using the application’s config file.
| Term | Description | Cemetery System Alias Example |
|---|---|---|
| Map | The highest level object, a group of lots. | Cemetery |
| Lot | The smallest occupiable piece of land. | Burial Site |
| Occupancy | A reservation on a lot for a specific purpose. | Occupancy |
| Occupant | A person associated with a lot occupancy. | Occupant |
For example in the context of a cemetery system, John Doe has passed away and has been interred.
- John Doe would be considered an occupant.
- An occupancy record would be created with no end date and associated with his burial site (lot) of choice.
- The burial site (lot) is associated with the cemetery (map) where John is buried.
For example in the context of a marina, Jane Smith and her boat are renting a slip for a week.
- Jane Smith, and possibly the others on her boat, would be considered renters (occupants).
- A reservation (occupancy) record would be created for the duration of her stay, and associated with the slip (lot) of choice.
- The slip (lot) is associated with the marina (map) where the slip is located.