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“I had no idea where to start after my mother passed. The planning assistant walked me through every single step — it felt like having a knowledgeable friend by my side at 2am.”
Sarah M.
Lost her mother, Texas
“The obituary writer helped me find the words I couldn't. In 15 minutes I had something beautiful that honored my dad's whole life. I was amazed.”
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Lost his father, Ohio
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Free AI Help for Funeral Planning and Obituary Writing
When a loved one passes, families are often left with dozens of urgent, unfamiliar decisions — from obtaining the death certificate and choosing between burial and cremation, to planning the memorial service and writing an obituary. thefuneral.ai was built to guide you through every one of those steps with clarity and compassion.
Our AI Planning Assistant is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — because grief doesn't follow office hours. Whether you need to understand the difference between direct cremation and traditional burial, learn what the FTC Funeral Rule requires, or find out how to notify the Social Security Administration after a death, our AI specialist walks you through it all.
The AI Obituary Writer helps you craft a personalized, dignified tribute in minutes. Simply answer a few questions about your loved one — their life, passions, family, and legacy — and our AI generates 2–3 beautiful obituary variations for you to choose from and customize. No writing experience needed. Completely free.
Common Questions About Funeral Planning
How much does a funeral cost in the United States?
According to the National Funeral Directors Association's 2023 price study, the national median for a funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 ($9,995 with a vault) and for a funeral with viewing and cremation $6,280 — before cemetery costs. Direct cremation, with no viewing or service, costs considerably less. Our AI planning assistant can walk you through each cost and the questions to ask funeral homes.
What do I do immediately after someone dies?
Immediately after a death: contact a doctor or emergency services to obtain the death certificate, notify immediate family, contact a funeral home within 24–48 hours, and begin notifying employers, banks, and government agencies. Our AI assistant guides you through every step.
Is burial or cremation better?
Neither is universally better — the right choice depends on your loved one's wishes, your family's religious or cultural values, and your budget. Burial usually costs more once a casket, vault and cemetery plot are included, and gives a permanent gravesite; cremation is more flexible and, in NFDA's 2023 study, a funeral with viewing and cremation had a median of $6,280 versus $8,300 for one with burial. Our AI assistant can help you weigh the options.
How do I write an obituary?
A good obituary includes the person's full name, age, date and place of death, survivors, career highlights, passions, and service details. Our free AI Obituary Writer guides you through a short questionnaire and generates a personalized, publication-ready obituary in minutes.
Is thefuneral.ai free to use?
Yes. thefuneral.ai is completely free. Creating an account takes about 30 seconds and gives you access to the AI Planning Assistant, the Obituary Writer, and all blog resources. No credit card is required.
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