Others had begun to put business plans into action just before the pandemic hit, and it wasn't possible to pull back. Virtual funeral servicesEffie Anolik, 30, of Toronto doesn't have a background in the funeral business. She figured funeral homes needed new, consumer-friendly technology, and started a company to create back office software. Those services include:Customized "virtual funerals" that include full event management, invites, and a recording of the online event. Some Canadian funeral homes have started to organize virtual mourning services during the pandemic as well.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2020 07:52 UTC