Abstract
Urgent measures established to contain the transmission of COVID-19 and prevent biological hazards included very restrictive interventions on public Holy Masses and
funerals. Italy banned any burial procedure and the decision particularly affected both catholic and islamic communities. The dignity of death and the religious competence as cultural competence during COVID-19 epidemic represent important aspects of the epidemic preparedness. This article provides relevant considerations about the
topic from an ethical perspective.
funerals. Italy banned any burial procedure and the decision particularly affected both catholic and islamic communities. The dignity of death and the religious competence as cultural competence during COVID-19 epidemic represent important aspects of the epidemic preparedness. This article provides relevant considerations about the
topic from an ethical perspective.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 21-24 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Omega: Journal of Death and Dying |
| Volume | 86 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2022 |
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