Early in the pandemic, science writer Jack El-Hai attended his first Zoom funeral. El-Hai lives in Minneapolis, and the service was in New Jersey, but what unfolded will be familiar to anyone who has ...

During the pandemic, the rise of virtual meetings saw explosive growth as the de facto way for people to meet and socialize in all areas of life. The pandemic additionally brought with it the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Forbes.com Contributor specializing in geriatric health and women's health articles. With the stark reality of the ...

Holding a funeral or memorial on a videoconferencing platform like Zoom offers several advantages: It’s easy for distant guests to attend, and you can record it. By Steven J. Birenbaum When my 80-year ...

For anyone, planning a funeral for a loved one who has passed isn't easy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, planning a funeral under shelter-in-place restrictions can make things even harder. "I had ...

The growing use of virtual funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on grieving processes and the funeral industry, according to a new scoping review from the University of ...