Instantly Transform Any Obituary into a Visual Mind Map of Life
Upload a text or file detailing a life story, and let CogniGuide structure key relationships, accomplishments, and timelines into an expandable, visual knowledge base.
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Visualizing Legacies with Precision
Move beyond linear reading to grasp the complete narrative arc of a life story through concept mapping.
Direct Document Ingestion
Upload DOCX, PDF, or simple text files containing the obituary. Our AI extracts complex biographical details—dates, roles, relationships—ready for structuring.
Hierarchical Story Structure
The AI automatically organizes unstructured narrative text into a clear, hierarchical structure, separating family lineage, career milestones, and community contributions.
Shareable Visual Records
Once mapped, export the visual representation as a high-quality PNG or PDF for keepsake, archival, or sharing with family members seeking clarity on the legacy.
From Narrative Text to Structured Visualization in Three Steps
Creating a comprehensive mind map of an obituary is fast, respectful, and highly organized.
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1. Provide the Source Material
Upload the obituary document (PDF, DOCX) or paste the text directly into CogniGuide. You can also prompt the AI with specific guiding questions about the person's life.
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2. AI Generates the Structure
CogniGuide analyzes the text, diagramming complex systems like relationships and timelines into expandable, navigable branches. Review the initial concept mapping for accuracy.
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3. Export and Remember
Finalize your visual summary. Export the resulting mind map as a clean PNG or PDF. This powerful visual knowledge base preserves key facts in an easily digestible format.
Using AI for Narrative Visualization and Archival Clarity
Creating a mind map of an obituary allows genealogists, family historians, and those processing loss to gain structured visibility into a person’s entire life journey. Instead of rereading lengthy text, you establish an instant, navigable overview. This process is excellent for turning dense biographical text into clear idea maps for personal reflection or sharing.
- Visualizing family trees and connections using hierarchical structure.
- Mapping career paths and significant achievements across decades.
- Creating quick study guides for memorial services or historical documentation.
- Using concept mapping to separate personal contributions from professional life.
CogniGuide excels at abstracting the core components from narrative documents, turning them into actionable visual assets. This ensures that the essence of the life summarized in the obituary is preserved structurally, offering a unique way to honor and remember.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obituary Mapping
We address common concerns about privacy, structure, and document handling.
Is uploading sensitive personal narratives like obituaries secure?
We prioritize data privacy. All uploaded documents are processed securely and deleted after map generation unless explicitly saved within your private account. Your personal histories remain confidential.
How does the AI handle complex family trees mentioned in the obituary?
The AI is trained to recognize relationship indicators (e.g., 'survived by,' 'preceded in death by'). It visualizes these connections distinctly, often mapping lineage out from a central node, creating an effective family diagram.
Can I change the structure after the mind map of an obituary is generated?
While our initial version focuses on automated, high-fidelity mapping, the resulting structure provides the perfect foundation. You receive clean PNG/PDF exports ready for static use.
What if the obituary is very long or poorly formatted?
CogniGuide handles large text inputs efficiently. It focuses on extracting named entities, dates, and structured lists. Even from challenging PDFs, it builds the best possible hierarchical structure based on textual cues.