SUGGESTED LINKS FOR INFORMATION & SUPPORT
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The links below are various places on the Web which might be beneficial if you or a loved one are dealing with the loss of a family member or close friend:
Funeral Poems and Grief Poems for the Bereaved
Funeral poems is home to an ever-growing collection of grief poems, which can be read out at funerals and wakes as part of the eulogy, or simply kept private and treasured. Grief is one of the hardest things to face in life, and unfortunately it is something which most of us will experience in our time. Writing or reading grief poems and funeral poems is something which many find beneficial in helping them to complete their journey through the bereavement process.
Grief's Journey
Grief's Journey offers a wealth of resources to those in the throes of grief. The primary focus is on the loss of a spouse and life partner. A comprehensive Children's Issues section is included. Among the many resource offerings are financial, legal, educational, health, and household do-it-yourself issues.
H.O.P.E. of Beaver County - Where there is Help, there is Hope
The purpose of H.O.P.E. is to extend understanding and support to those who are experiencing the ongoing distress and lingering effects experienced due to the death of a child from any age, under any circumstance.
Wintergreenpress.com is the site of bereaved mother, author and international speaker, Sherokee Ilse. Since her son Brennan's stillbirth in 1981 she has worked diligently to improve the care for bereaved families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. As a well regarded speaker on bereavement, she travels the world to inspire and support care providers who interact with bereaved families. Her site has a catalog of her materials for sale along with other items of interest for both families and care providers. Many links to other useful sites.
Good Grief Resources - one of most complete collections of grief-support resources in one location.
The Compassionate Friends, Inc. - The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
Share - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support - The mission of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life. All information packets, correspondence, and support are free of charge for bereaved parents.
Adult Sibling Grief - This site is dedicated to the formation of a support community for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling.
9-11 Heroes.us - Tribute to victims
Memorial for the heroes and victims of 9-11-2001. Songs, poems, pictures, victim lists, articles about war, children, and news. Nominate an everyday life hero, add your memorial thoughts.
Grief and Bereavement Information - Free book. Links to support groups, articles, letters, and more.
Aftermath Support
Aftermath Support is a Merseyside (UK) based independent organization, which works closely with the police and other organizations to provide comprehensive support to victims of road collisions and their families.
