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.