Rituals around Death and Dying: During a Pandemic

COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives. This is especially true of norms and practices around sickness, death and dying. How do you care for loved ones who are in the hospital? How do pastors provide care for sick congregants? How do you grieve when funeral practices are not allowed due to physical distancing? Are there rituals pastors can utilize to assist people in the grief process?

Panelists includen hospital chaplains Charlene Epp, Jerry Nussbaum and Jennifer Boers Gingerich. Webinar recorded on April 21, 2020.