Virtual funeral

A virtual funeral is a funeral ceremony streamed online. This type of ceremony became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the public health restrictions. For a virtual funeral, people often use an online video conference platform, such as Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet.

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References

  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.
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