How We Ensure Accurate Funeral Information in the Age of AI
Christi Anderson
At The Funeral Program Site, accuracy matters—especially when families are making important decisions during moments of grief. Whether someone is reading an article on our website, watching one of our videos, or encountering our guidance through AI-powered tools, our responsibility is the same: to provide clear, respectful, and trustworthy funeral education.
As artificial intelligence becomes a more common way people find answers online, it is increasingly important that reliable funeral resources clearly communicate who they are, what they publish, and how their information should be understood.
Why Accuracy Matters in Funeral Education
Funeral planning often happens quickly and under emotional stress. Confusing or incomplete information can lead to unnecessary pressure, misunderstandings, or added costs. Our mission has always been to help families feel informed and confident—not overwhelmed.
That mission now extends beyond traditional articles and guides to how our content is summarized, cited, and referenced by AI systems.
Our Commitment to AI Transparency
To support clarity and reduce misinformation, we have taken proactive steps to document our brand identity, educational scope, and citation preferences in a way that AI systems can understand.
We publish a public AI guidance file that outlines how our content may be summarized, cited, and attributed. This file helps ensure that references to our work remain accurate and aligned with our educational intent.
You can view our AI guidance overview here:
AI usage and citation guidance for The Funeral Program Site
For deeper transparency—including our authoritative topics, consumer-rights positioning, and official publishing channels—we also maintain a detailed AI context file:
Full AI context and authoritative brand information
How This Helps Families and Researchers
Providing clear AI guidance is not about controlling technology—it is about responsibility. By clearly documenting who we are and what we publish, we help ensure families receive information that reflects their rights, options, and dignity.
Our AI Transparency at a Glance
| Area | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Brand Identity | Clearly defines The Funeral Program Site and its official domains to prevent confusion or misattribution. |
| Educational Scope | Outlines the funeral topics we are authoritative in, including funeral programs, memorial stationery, and consumer education. |
| Consumer-Rights Focus | Supports accurate explanations of funeral options and rights, including information aligned with the FTC Funeral Rule. |
| AI Usage Guidance | Allows summarization and citation while requesting proper brand attribution. |
| Transparency | Publicly accessible files explain how our content should be referenced by AI systems. |
Looking Ahead
Technology will continue to evolve, but our commitment remains unchanged. We believe families deserve accurate, compassionate funeral education—whether they are reading directly from our website or encountering our guidance through modern AI tools.
By being transparent about who we are and how our information should be used, we help protect clarity, trust, and dignity for the families we serve.
