September 20, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

What does it mean to have experienced the death of a relative in a context of social and funeral restrictions? Lessons from the pandemic for bereavement research and clinical practice

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Grief experiences during the pandemic varied widely, with some participants finding solace amidst restrictions.
12 bereaved individuals were interviewed, showcasing complex emotional responses influenced by social limitations.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis allowed for deeper exploration of the meanings participants assigned to their losses.
The study suggests expanding bereavement research to factor in unique personal narratives and context-driven mediators.

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Qualitative analysis reveals diverse grief experiences during the pandemic, highlighting social and funeral restrictions' effects.

Boever et al. (2025) studied this question.

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