NLP Parsing Engine

Proprietary natural language processing extracts key information from unstructured obituary text — names, dates, relationships, locations, and biographical details — with high accuracy.

Structured Records

Every obituary is transformed into structured, machine-readable data. This enables powerful search, cross-referencing, genealogical linking, and long-term archival value.

Interoperability

Open API architecture designed for partner integration. Funeral homes, genealogy platforms, and institutional archives can connect, publish, and retrieve records seamlessly.

1. Collection

Funeral home submissions, partner feeds, manual entry

2. AI Extraction

NLP parses names, dates, relationships, biographical data

3. Structuring

Data normalized into structured record format

4. Human Review

Human verification of accuracy and sensitivity

5. Publishing

SEO-optimized publication across platforms

6. Distribution

Search indexing, notifications, partner syndication

Content Management System

Custom-built CMS designed specifically for obituary and memorial content management. Multi-user access, role-based permissions, editorial workflows, and bulk processing capabilities for high-volume funeral home partners.

AI Workflows

Proprietary NLP models trained on decades of Canadian obituary content. Named entity recognition, relationship extraction, date normalization, and geographic parsing optimized for the specific patterns of memorial writing.

Elastic Search Layer

Full-text search infrastructure powering fast, accurate record discovery. Faceted search by name, date, location, funeral home, and relationship. Designed for the complex queries of genealogical research.

Security & Compliance

Enterprise-grade security infrastructure including encryption at rest and in transit, SOC-aligned practices, regular security audits, PIPEDA-compliant data handling, and comprehensive access controls for sensitive personal data.

Partner API

RESTful API enabling funeral homes, cemeteries, and partner organizations to submit, retrieve, and manage obituary records programmatically with OAuth2 authentication.

Family Memorials

Self-service memorial creation tools for families. Rich media support, collaborative family spaces, timeline views, and permanent digital memorial pages with custom domains.

AI Genealogical Graphs

AI-powered family relationship mapping that connects obituary records into genealogical networks. Automated family tree construction, historical cross-referencing, and research tools.

Responsible Data Practices

Handling personal memorial data demands the highest standards of care. Our approach combines AI efficiency with human oversight and regulatory compliance.

Privacy by Design

Privacy considerations are embedded into every system, process, and feature from the earliest design stage — not bolted on afterward.