Virtual funeral explained

A virtual funeral is a funeral ceremony streamed online.[1] [2] This type of ceremony became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the public health restrictions.[3] [4] For a virtual funeral it is used an online video conference platform, such as Zoom, Skype, Google Meet.

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  1. Web site: Prior . Ryan . 2020-04-17 . Funerals go virtual in the pandemic. Here’s how to plan one with meaning and honor the dead . 2024-10-13 . CNN . en.
  2. News: Birenbaum . Steven J. . 2021-01-14 . How to Hold a Virtual Memorial Service . The New York Times.
  3. Wilson . Lochlan . Gill . Gagan . Pirzada . Salina . Papineau . Kelsey . Lily . Pankratz . Reynolds . Kristin . Kredentser . Maia S. . El-Gabalawy . Renée . Hiebert . Tim . Olafson . Kendiss . La Rivière . Christian . Bolton . James M. . Hensel . Jennifer . Chochinov . Harvey Max . 2024-10-07 . Together, alone: Personal experiences of virtual funeral attendance during the COVID-19 global pandemic . Death Studies . 1–13 . 10.1080/07481187.2024.2400368 . 1091-7683 . 39374554. free .
  4. Web site: 2020-03-18 . Funeral home uses live stream service for virtual funerals . 2024-10-13 . KSHB 41 Kansas City News . en.