Is Live Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services?

Is Live Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services?


Communication technology is highly advanced today and people use it for various things. Students attend classes online while adults work from home. We communicate with family, friends scattered worldwide, and this brings us closer to them.

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, but it has also shown us how modern communications mediums such as live streaming can be useful in various circumstances like funeral services. Simply Cremations and Funeral Services now uses this technology so people from anywhere across the globe can attend the funeral of their loved one.

Why Opt For Live Streaming a Funeral Service?

The pandemic has meant that lockdowns were enforced in cities and towns across the world, limiting movement except for purchasing essentials and dealing with emergency situations. It also meant that people were unable to be present at their loved ones’ funerals, which had a significant impact on them.

This is where live streaming comes in. While it can never be a total replacement for being physically present at the service, it is a good solution when there is no other option. The benefits of this technology include:

  • Families sometimes have to delay services until all the close family members arrive. This is no longer necessary when you live stream a funeral. Many people now prefer not to travel during these times and live streaming becomes the best solution.

  • People from any location in the world can attend a funeral. This wasn’t possible earlier and sometimes people would have to miss funerals because they were unable to travel vast distances.

  • It’s a money saver as you can save on funeral costs and opt for a simple and cost-effective ceremony.

While the pandemic gave rise to this trend, live streaming is here to stay. If you have any questions about live streaming and want to know more, please contact us at Simply Cremations and Funeral Services.

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

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