How Funeral Director Explains the Future of Death Tech & Ai | Matthew J. Grieco

Making that first call to a funeral director can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss speaks with Matthew Grieco — Progressive Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant — about how Ai technology is reshaping funeral services and grief support.

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Making that first call to a funeral director can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss speaks with Matthew Grieco — Progressive Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant — about how Ai technology is reshaping funeral services and grief support.

Matthew shares how his team integrated EverGrace.Ai, a voice-activated chatbot, into their funeral home website. Families now connect through a gentle, empathetic Ai voice that helps guide them in their first steps of funeral planning, end-of-life decisions, and digital legacy protection. Whether you’re curious about the future of funeral services, exploring digital legacy planning, or simply wondering how we can bring more compassion into life’s most difficult moments, this conversation will open your eyes to new possibilities. 📞 Meet EverGrace at https://evergrace.ai/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube & more 💬 A powerful look at the future of funerals

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