Cited by 191Grief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthDeath, Funerary Practices, and MourningPalliative and Oncologic Care

The effect of suppressing funeral rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic on bereaved families

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Cardoso, Érika Arantes de Oliveira, Silva, Breno César de Almeida da, Santos, Jorge Henrique dos, Lotério, Lucas dos Santos, Accoroni, Aline Guerrieri, Santos, Manoel Antônio dos·2020·Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

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Objective amidst the greatest health crisis in history triggered by COVID-19, this documental study was intended to understand the meanings individuals who have lost loved ones in this context assign to the phenomenon of suppressed funeral rituals. Method based on the theory of grief, the corpus of this study was composed of documents published in digital media containing personal writings and reports of experiences freely and easily available to the public. Two researchers with expertise in the field used inductive thematic analysis to interpret data. Results the experiences shared in the reports reflect the suffering experienced by the sudden death of a significant person, which is amplified by the absence or impediment to performing familial farewell rituals. The suppression or abbreviation of funeral rituals is a traumatic experience because family members are prevented from fulfilling their last homage to the loved one who has suddenly passed away, causing feelings of disbelief and indignation. Conclusion alternatives and new ways to celebrate passage rituals in emergencies of strong social commotion such as a pandemic are needed to provide support and comfort to family members, friends, and relatives. These rituals help survivors to overcome the critical moment, decreasing the risk of developing complicated grief.

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Cardoso, É. A. D. O., Silva, B. C. D. A. D., Santos, J. H. D., Lotério, L. D. S., Accoroni, A. G., & Santos, M. A. D.
Affiliations
  • Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
  • Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Venue
Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Published
2020
Volume
28
Pages
e3361-e3361
ISSN
  • 0104-1169 (ISSN-L)
  • 1518-8345
OpenAlex
W3083833640
Cited by
191
References
23
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2026: 11 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 42 · 2022: 46 · 2021: 50 · 2020: 1
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13.91
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journal article
Language
en
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
Keywords
COVID-19 pandemic, funeral rituals, bereavement, grief, complicated grief, sudden death, family bereavement, rites of passage
MeSH terms
Betacoronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Bereavement, Funeral Rites, Humans, Pneumonia, Viral, Coronavirus Infections, Internet, Pandemics

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