funerals
San Marcos, TEXAS — The unexpected death of a friend and colleague to COVID-19 in January 2021 led me to start researching how American death rituals were transforming during the pandemic. My friend was Hindu, and while watching his funeral on Zoom, I witnessed the significant transformations that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Families are voicing their frustrations and disappointment with government delays by agencies that should be providing services for families who have lost a loved one.
Families say they have been unable to pick up death certificates to begin their funeral plans for the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some of the saddest moments happening due to the COVID-19 border restrictions are that many of our local families are finally able to return with their loved ones who have passed away while awaiting the journey home
Some bereaved families have chosen cremation for their...



![Seen here is the wreathe presented by the Taupou Manaia dance group and their parents during the Mass and Celebration of Mr. Rene Clemens’ life at the Fatu o Aiga Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family on Saturday, March 13 2021. [photo: Leua Frost] wreath with yellow flowers](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/wreath_3743_o.jpg?itok=ZlG7wL9x)