Helpful Links
HOSPICE CARE
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care. Also provides bereavement support.
GRIEF SUPPORT
The Center for Loss and Life Transition - Founded in 1983 by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of and compassion for the complex set of emotions we call grief.
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Grief information blog. Provides many grief articles.
FUNERAL RELATED
MeaningfulFunerals.com was created through a collaboration between Batesville and Dr. Alan Wolfelt to provide the information and insights necessary to help families create meaningful funeral experiences that both honor the lives of their loved ones and start them on the path to healing from their losses. Central to accomplishing these goals is to understand the important role that a funeral home plays in this process and how to work with your chosen funeral professional to create a funeral that honors the wishes and attends to the needs of your family during this most difficult time.
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) FAQ about Grief - NFDA is dedicated to serving the public, as well as its members. In order to help members provide better service to families, NFDA offers a number of consumer resources to explain and give a greater understanding on topics such as planning funerals and life tributes, types of losses, grief and bereavement, consumer tips, and links to support and charitable organizations.
EDUCATION
Your guide to honoring a life well-lived, from planning a tribute to mourning a loved one.
VETERANS
This website will assist you in obtaining military records for your loved one.
Department of Verterans Affairs National Cemetary Administration - Veterans Benefits and Services
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Administration - What To Do When A Beneficiary Dies
TRAVEL
The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
OTHER
Grief and addiction are tragically connected, with one often causing or worsening the other. Rehab can help individuals cope with both and end the cycle.
Reliable substance abuse information and support.
