Local Resources

Funerals and Related Matters

International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association

Cremation Association of North America
nfo@cremationsassociations.org

International Order of the Golden Rule
info@ogr.org

National Funeral Directors Association

Selected Independent Funeral Homes

Funeral Service Association of Canada

National Self-Help Organizations and Support Groups

AARP, Widowed Person's Services
Independent branches of this organization can be found by searching online for Widowed Persons Services and the name of your town and state.

American Association of Suicidology
Information and resources; referrals to suicide survivor groups

Center for Loss and Life Transition
Resources, education and training, and referral for bereaved families; provides certificate program in Death and Grief studies for bereavement professionals

The Compassionate Friends
Information and resources for bereaved families who have experienced the death of a child

The Dougy Center
Information, education, referral and support for children and families; publishes a national directory of support programs for bereaved children

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Pregnancy and infant loss support

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Education, resources and advocacy for bereaved families

Parents of Murdered Children, Inc
Information, resources and support for bereaved families

National Hospice and Palliative Care

National Institute of Mental Health Public Inquiries
Education and publications for families and professionals