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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- ^ Birenbaum, Steven J. (2021-01-14). "How to Hold a Virtual Memorial Service". The New York Times.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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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