Resources

Consumer Resource Guide (provided by the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association)
 
Center for Loss & Life Transition - The Center for Loss is dedicated to "companioning" grieving people as they mourn transitions and losses that transform their lives. We help both mourners, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and both professional caregivers and lay people, by serving as an educational resource and professional forum.
 
Genesis Bereavement Resources - A wonderful web site filled with many helpful articles and suggestions for the bereaved.
 
SHARE - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support - SHARE's mission is to serve those who are touched by the tragic death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.
 
SOS - Survivors of Suicide - A directory of SOS chapters, excerpts from their quarterly newsletter and suggestions for suicide survivors are available at this site.
 
The Compassionate Friends - Grief support after the death of a child. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive.
 
NFDA - The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is the worldwide resource and advocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethical standards and helping members provide meaningful service to families.
 
SSA - The official website of the US social Security Administration.
 
VA - United States Department of Veterans Affairs