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Funerals During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Overview:

Religion has always played a big part in things like culture and daily life around the world. With the Covid-19 Pandemic impacting things all over the globe, Funerals were also impacted.  Religious and cultural funerals were heavily impacted by the pandemic, and throughout the pandemic, funeral rituals were changed to accommodate for the changing pandemic. From limited gatherings to extra precautions taken when handling the deceased, funerals made drastic adaptations from the beginning of the pandemic to today. 

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  (1) Austrian preacher spreading incense over pictures of members of congregation Jan Hetfleisch | Getty Images 

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