DESCRIPTION:  An interview with a retired United Church of Canada pastor whose wife recently died. They discuss the process of arranging an online funeral for her, the technical difficulties he encountered, and how people are creating new rituals during this crisis.

TOPICS:  Infection Control Guidance:  Individual, Community; Congregational Care:  Worship Resources/support; Rituals;  Community Support:  Pastoral Care;  Other:  Mourning during the pandemic; Reimagining rituals

SOURCE:  The Daily — New York Times

DATE AUTHORED:  4/24/2020