AI is doing wonders—from detecting cancer to boosting research speed. But now, a strange ChatGPT trend is gaining attention: people using it to write obituaries. Comforting for some, creepy for others—it’s a whole new way to process grief.
Death Meets AI—And It’s Booming
According to The Washington Post, funeral homes are secretly using ChatGPT to write obituaries all the time. Most clients don’t even know. They just receive this nicely written piece about their loved one, sometimes overly perfect. Like dying “peacefully surrounded by family” when… that didn’t happen.
A funeral home employee admitted they often just assume the best. Because no one wants to read, “he passed away alone and angry,” right?
Regular People Are Using It Too
It’s not just businesses. People are turning to AI to help them express their grief. One person from Nevada used ChatGPT to write their mom’s obituary — and said she would’ve been proud of it.
That same person is already planning to go next level for their dad’s. They said they’ll be using “Deep Research mode” and want to make it a total “banger.” (Kinda sweet. Kinda dystopian.)
Obituaries as a Service – Yes, Really
There’s even a startup cashing in. CelebrateAlly, founded by a former Microsoft employee, offers obituary-writing powered by ChatGPT or Claude AI. It costs 50 cents per obituary. You can even choose the tone — playful, emotional, traditional.
But AI still has its quirks. One obituary randomly claimed a man mentored a comedian, loved Groucho Marx, and started a theater — none of which was true. So yeah… fact-checking is still a thing.
Where Do We Draw the Line?
From fake pizza recipes to AI boyfriends and even AI pregnancies (yes, that’s a thing), it’s getting blurry. Experts warn that people are relying too much on AI. It’s not just changing how we think, it’s changing how we feel.
So while AI might help you write about death, maybe don’t let it run your whole life.
