Virtual funeral

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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. ↑ Prior, Ryan (2020-04-17). "Funerals go virtual in the pandemic. Here's how to plan one with meaning and honor the dead". CNN. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  2. ↑ 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. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2024.2400368 . ISSN   1091-7683. PMID   39374554.
  4. ↑ "Funeral home uses live stream service for virtual funerals". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2024-10-13.

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