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Title: Barriers and solutions to equitable funeral care in the U.S. for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Authors: Wright-Berryman, Jennifer (AUTHOR), Huber, Kenzie (AUTHOR)
Source: Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p458-469. 12p.
Subjects: Health services accessibility, Clergy, Employees, Research funding, Psychology of LGBTQ+ people, Consumer attitudes, Statistical sampling, Interviewing, People of color, Communities, Descriptive statistics, Sound recordings, Interment, Internet service providers, Grounded theory, Data analysis software, Phenomenology, Sexual minorities, Patient participation
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Research on the funeral industry in the United States is limited by privatization and the dearth of publicly available data, making assessment of equitable services a challenge. The goal of this study was to explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ deathcare providers and consumers to understand barriers to equitable services. We interviewed 23 funeral providers (N = 17) and consumers (N = 6) using a phenomenological approach and employed grounded theory to develop a deeper understanding from different perspectives that could inform more equitable practices. Results suggested that fear of religious rejection, LGBTQIA+ consumer preferences, and traditional funeral practice should be evaluated and addressed. Potential solutions may be explicit marketing and safety signaling, deathcare provider involvement in LGBTQIA+ communities, and sweeping equality legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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