The Rise of AI Tools That Write About You When You Die
Our own Walker Posey was featured in a Washington Post story examining one of the most talked-about shifts in funeral service today: the growing use of AI tools to help write obituaries and tributes.
As the National Funeral Directors Association's spokesman, Walker offered a grounded, balanced perspective on the trend. He acknowledged how these tools can ease the burden on families and busy funeral directors, who often spend hours helping put a loved one's life into words, while stressing that technology should never come at the expense of genuine human connection. The article explores both sides of the conversation: the efficiency and relief AI can offer grieving families, alongside the very real concerns about authenticity, accuracy, and preserving the personal touch that makes a tribute truly meaningful.