Grief Support

Holding a Memorial Service or Life Celebration for your loved one can be a positive first step in moving forward through the grief journey. Whatever type of service you have to memorialize your loved one's life, it provides family and friends an opportunity to say goodbye, share with others the impact your loved one had on their life, and share their feelings with one another.

In the days, weeks and months following the service, people continue to need others to lean on for understanding, encouragement and guidance. For that reason, many local and national support groups have formed. These groups provide a common place and a comforting environment for expressing emotions through each phase of the grief journey. To learn more, click on the links below, or discuss grief counseling and support options with your service provider.  (Scattering urn available as shown)

AARP Grief & Loss: a collection of resources and an on-line support community.

National Funeral Directors Association: Frequently Asked Questions about grief.

American Cancer Society - Support to cancer patients, family and friends.

National SIDS and Infant Death Program Support Center - provides research, education, and support for families dealing with SIDS.

Bereaved Parents USA - a nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families.

The Compassionate Friends - supports families who have experienced the death of a child.

SHARE Pregnancy & and Infant Loss Support - provides support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death.

The Dougy Center - the first center in the United States to provide peer support groups for grieving children. They provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.