Resources & Guides

Honest, helpful articles about writing obituaries, planning funerals, and navigating one of the hardest times in life.

SEO & Publishing

How to Publish an Obituary Online for Free (Including via AI Assistants)

Learn how to publish obituary online pages, post obituary online free, and create obituary online manually or with AI assistant/API workflows.

· 13 min read
Developer API

Free Obituary API — Publish Obituaries Programmatically

Developer-focused obituary API guide covering publish obituary API calls, obituary REST API response format, and rate-limit-safe integrations.

· 11 min read
AI & Automation

How AI Assistants Can Write and Publish Obituaries (ChatGPT, Claude & More)

How modern tools can AI write obituary drafts and publish permanent memorial pages, with ChatGPT obituary prompts and review best practices.

· 12 min read
Writing Guide

How to Write an Obituary for a Mother, Father, Spouse, or Child

Relationship-specific guidance for writing obituaries — with real examples and templates for every family member.

· 12 min read
Examples

15 Obituary Examples You Can Use as Inspiration

Real sample obituaries for different situations — traditional, modern, short, long, religious, and non-religious. Copy and adapt freely.

· 14 min read
Planning

The Complete Funeral Planning Checklist (2026)

Everything you need to do after someone dies — organized by timeline. From the first 24 hours through the weeks after the service.

· 11 min read
Costs & Planning

Cremation vs. Burial: Cost Comparison for 2026

An honest breakdown of what cremation and burial actually cost in 2026 — with real price data, hidden fees, and money-saving options.

· 10 min read
Writing Guide

What to Include in an Obituary: The Complete Checklist

Every element that belongs in an obituary — from required facts to the personal touches that make it meaningful. Printable checklist included.

· 9 min read

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