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Exploring the Use of Virtual Funerals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
Andie MacNeil1,2, Blythe Findlay1,2, Rennie Bimman1,2
1Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Omega
|September 22, 2021
Summary
Virtual funerals emerged as a response to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, offering new ways for grieving. This review explores their impact on coping with death and future implications for support professionals.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Grief Studies
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted traditional funeral practices and grieving rituals globally.
- Physical distancing measures necessitated alternative methods for commemorating the deceased and supporting bereaved individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of the literature on the emerging use of virtual funerals.
- To synthesize current knowledge regarding the impact and implications of virtual funerals.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search was conducted across 15 databases (5 medical, 5 social science, 5 grey literature).
- 1,351 titles and abstracts were screened, with 62 studies meeting the inclusion criteria for the review.
Main Results:
- Four major themes were identified: impact on coping with death, effects on the funeral industry during COVID-19, benefits and drawbacks of virtual funerals, and future implications.
- Virtual funerals represent an evolving resource for mourning and community support amidst disruptions to traditional practices.
Conclusions:
- Virtual funerals offer a viable alternative for individuals and families to navigate grief and loss.
- Findings highlight the need for health and social work practitioners to understand and integrate virtual funeral practices into their support strategies.
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