byondpro Configuration
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Person Records


Purpose
A record is created in byondpro for every individual with whom the cemetery interacts. This includes the deceased and their family members, individuals purchasing pre-need and other parties interested in engaging with the organisation. The record status indicates if the person is deceased or living (current).
 
Fit within the Person Hierarchy
Each deceased record is linked with family members using relationships, and to their burial or memorial location via the Interment record.
 
 
Person Reference
Each site (cemetery) has a pre-configured series of reference numbers. The next sequential number is assigned to a person record when:
 
 
Related Information available on the Person record:
 
Button Functions
Button
Description
Add to Contacts
Adds this record to the user's My CRM list of contacts
Summary Report
Shows recent communications and opportunities
Add to Group
Adds this record to a pre-defined group of contacts, for marketing purposes
Change Attributes
Switches to edit mode
Merge Contact
Function to transfer all related information from a second Person record to this one & marks the second record as deleted
Change Authorising Person
Function to change the Authorising Person; also creates a Relationship entry
Print Tenure Expiry Letters
Report link to a series of letters concerning End of Tenure management processes
Reminder & Follow up Letters
Report link to a series of letters concerning the deceased, addressed to the Authorising Person
Change Status to Current
Function to set the Person status back to current; only displayed when status is deceased
Change Status to Deceased
Function to set the Person status to deceased; only displayed when status is current.
Screen presents date of birth, date of death and age fields for entry and/or verification.
Assigns reference number if blank.
Exhumation Letter 1
Report link intended for health authorities regarding exhumation
Assign Reference Number
Function to assign a reference number to the record; only displayed if blank.
Required for sales orders when the person is either the bill-to applicant or the pre-need reference
 
Adding new Records
Person records are created using the New menu function. First and Last Names are checked against matching records that pre-exist in the database; if matches are found they are presented to the user for review. All records are created initially with a status of current (living).
 
Many functional screens include New Person entry buttons, e.g. Communications or Sales & Bookings.
 
Standard Field List
Field
Description
Associated Business Process
Person
Salutation
A selection list of salutations
 
First Name
Text field to record the person's first name
 
Middle Name/s
Text field to record the person's other given name/s
 
Last Name
Text field to record the person's last name (surname)
 
Also Known As
Text field to record alternative or abbreviated first name (e.g. Tom instead of Thomas)
 
Reference
System generated number
Separate reference number ranges are pre-configured by site.
Required on all deceased, customer and pre-need records
Status
Selection list to identify if the person is current (living) or deceased
 
Disposition
Selection to identify manner of person record. Options are: buried, cremated, memorial only (token) and pre-need 
Updated  when burial/cremation bookings are completed or when pre-need sales referencing the person are invoiced
Territory
Selection list to identify the site associated with the person
Determines which reference number range is assigned
Veteran
Checkbox identifying the individual as a Veteran
 
Veteran's Service
Selection list to identify associated Veteran Service
 
Gender
Selection to identify gender of the person. Options are: male, female, unknown
 
Cultural Preference
Selection list to record cultural group or religious affiliation
 
Alert
A free form text field to record any matters of concern to which staff should be alerted.
Alert content is displayed as a pop up warning for users when the Person is used in a sale, booking or communication.
Date of Service
Date field to record service, burial or cremation date
Updated when burial/cremation bookings are completed
Date of Birth
Date field to record date of birth
 
Date of Death
Date field to record date of death
 
Age
Numeric field to record age at time of death. Format YY.MM
e.g. 65.11 is 65 years and 11 months
System calculates if dates of birth and death are entered. Can be over-written.
Baby Details
Text field to record age details < 1 month
 
Authorising Person
Link to Person record that has authority over the deceased remains
Updated using Create Authorising Person function
Holder of Right
Link to Person record that owns the right of interment for the deceased's cemetery location
Dynamic lookup to associated Location record
Funeral Company
Link to Company record that performed the funeral services for the deceased.
Updated when burial/cremation bookings are completed
Consultant
Link to staff member assigned for family contact
 
Follow-up Status
Lookup to staff lists to show consultant or sales team member assigned to manage post-service follow-ups with the family
Used in follow up task assignment and family communication processes
Audit Required
Checkbox to indicate record to be audited
 
Audit Completed
Date that audit was performed
 
Address
Active
Checkbox to indicate if address is active for marketing or correspondence.
 
Address 1,2,3,4
Text fields to record street address and residence name
 
City
Text field to record city (suburb/town) name
Determined on data entry with lookup to standard list of towns/postcodes
State
Selection list of state abbreviations
Postcode
Text field to record postcode (zip code)
Country
Selection list of countries
 
Place of death
Checkbox to indicate if listed address is place of death
 
Sage 300 A/P Remit- To Address
Checkbox indicating integration settings from Sage300. Not a commonly used function.
ERP AR Address
Sage 300 A/R Ship-to Address
Phone / Email
Primary Phone
Used to record primary (best) phone number
Displays on screen alongside person record
Home Phone
Alternative home contact number
 
Mobile Phone
Alternative mobile (cell) phone number
 
Primary Email
Used to record primary email address
Selection will activate email correspondence screens. Used for standard document distribution by email, e.g. quotes and invoices
 
 
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