Resources
Explore our collection of invaluable resources designed to guide you through the journey of grief and provide support during life’s most challenging moments. From advanced planning services to counseling options, we’re here to help you navigate every aspect of loss with compassion and understanding.
Grief Support Services
Find solace in our carefully compiled list of grief support services. From counseling centers to helplines and online groups, discover resources to guide you on the path to healing.
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- GriefShare: Access support groups, online resources, and a community forum at GriefShare, a lifeline for those on the journey of grief.
- What’s Your Grief – Grief Support Services: Information on various grief support services and resources.
- Open to Hope – Grief Support Groups: A resource for finding grief support groups for various types of losses.
- Grieving.com – Grief Support Forums: Online forums for individuals to share and seek support for their grief.
- AMF App by HealGrief: Navigate grief with the AMF App. Find personalized resources, connect with a supportive community, and discover tools for resilience and healing after loss. Explore the app to embark on your unique journey towards healing.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Support services for military families grieving the loss of a loved one.
- National Widowers’ Organization: Community and resources specifically for widowers seeking support and connection.
- Crisis Text Line: 24/7 texting service connecting individuals in crisis with trained counselors.
- AARP – Grief Resources
- The Center for Loss and Life Transition – Grief Resources: Explore a wealth of grief resources and information provided by The Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Modern Loss – Forums: An online community fostering conversations and support for modern loss.
- Grief In Common: Connects individuals experiencing similar losses for shared understanding and support.
- Center for Prolonged Grief: Dedicated to understanding and supporting those dealing with complicated grief.
- The Dougy Center: A safe place for grieving children, teens, and families to share their experiences.
- National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC): Discover a wealth of resources at NAGC, offering articles, guides, and a local support directory for children & families.
Educational Materials
Empower yourself with knowledge through our diverse collection of educational materials. Explore topics on funeral rights, end-of-life planning, and legal considerations by accessing reputable external resources—because understanding leads to informed decisions.
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- AARP – Funeral and Burial Guide covering funeral and burial planning (tailored for seniors). Additional resources on avoiding funeral scams.
- Funeral Basics – Funeral Planning Resources: Curates resources for funeral planning, including checklists and guides.
- AgingCare – Offers a wide variety of caregiving topics searchable by topic, including funeral planning
- National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Remembering a Life – Resources: Resources from the leading association in the funeral service profession.
- The Dougy Center – Resources: Additional resources for supporting grieving children and families.
Advanced Planning Guides
Plan for the future with confidence. Access external guides and checklists for advanced funeral planning that empower you to make thoughtful decisions about your end-of-life preferences, ensuring your wishes are respected.
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- GYST – Getting Your Sh*t Together: A resource hub for organizing legal, financial, and end-of-life affairs.
- EverPlans – End-of-Life Planning: Comprehensive guides and resources for end-of-life planning.
- Compassion & Choices – Empower your end-of-life decisions with Compassion & Choices’ Finish Strong Tool: comprehensive resources for advanced care planning, ensuring your choices are honored with dignity and compassion.
- CaringInfo – State-Specific Advance Directive Forms: Access state-specific advance directive forms for healthcare planning.
- Funeralwise – Funeral Planning Guide: A step-by-step guide to planning a funeral, offering practical advice.
- LegalZoom – Estate Planning: Online legal service providing resources for estate planning.
- Prepare for Your Care: Guides individuals through the process of advance care planning.
- Nolo – Estate Planning: Legal guides and resources for estate planning.
Legal Rights and Consumer Advocacy
Know your rights and advocate for fair practices. Navigate the legal landscape with resources on consumer advocacy groups and guidelines, empowering you to make informed choices.
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- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Consumer Information – Funerals: FTC resources on understanding funeral costs and consumer rights.
- Consumer Federation of America – Funerals: Advocacy and resources related to consumer rights in the funeral industry.
- Funeralocity – Compare Funeral Homes – A platform allowing consumers to compare funeral home prices and services.
Memorialization Tips
Celebrate a life well-lived with our tips and ideas for meaningful memorials. Whether traditional or unique, find inspiration from external resources for creating lasting tributes that honor the spirit of your loved ones.
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- Funeralwise – Memorial Ideas: Ideas and inspiration for creating meaningful memorials.
- Remembering a Life – Memorial Service Planning: Resources for planning and organizing memorial services.
- Funeral Basics – Creating a Memorial: Guidance on creating a memorial service that reflects a person’s life.
- Modern Loss – How to Plan a Modern Memorial: Tips and insights on planning contemporary and modern memorial services.
- Funeralwise – Ideas for Personalizing a Funeral: Suggestions for adding personal touches to funeral services.
- Everplans – Pre-Planning Your Service: Comprehensive resources for planning memorial services.
- Funeralwise – Planning a Celebration of Life: Guidance on planning and organizing celebration of life ceremonies.
Counseling Resources
Lean on professional support during your journey. Explore our list of external mental health resources and counselors specializing in grief and loss, providing the guidance you need.
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- GoodTherapy – Grief Counseling: Connects individuals with grief therapists and counseling resources.
- GriefShare – Find a Group: Helps individuals find local grief support groups for in-person counseling.
- Psychology Today – Grief Therapists: A directory of therapists specializing in grief and loss counseling.
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors – Grief Counseling: A directory of pastoral counselors offering grief counseling services.
- National Alliance for Grieving Children – Find Support: Resources for finding support for grieving children and their families.
- The Center for Loss and Life Transition – Find a Grief Counselor: Connect with professional grief counselors through The Center for Loss and Life Transition’s directory.
Books, Podcasts, and Films
Engage across various mediums. Our curated collections include books, podcasts, and other media that delve into themes of grief, memorialization, and community support. Experience the soothing effect stories can have on the soul, whether you prefer to read, listen, or watch.
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Books/Reading Lists:
- Refuge in Grief and It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Megan Devine offers a compassionate guide through grief’s tumultuous terrain, providing solace and validation. Megan gently encourages embracing the messy reality of loss, fostering healing and hope.
- BookPage – Grief and Bereavement: Book recommendations and reviews on grief and bereavement.
- Talk Space’s – Recommended Books: A curated list of recommended books for coping with grief and loss.
- Grief.com – Recommended Books: Grief expert David Kessler’s recommended books on grief and healing.
- Book Riot – Books about Grief: A collection of books addressing various aspects of grief and loss.
- Hospice Foundation of America – Grief Reading List: A reading list compiled by the Hospice Foundation of America on grief and end-of-life topics.
- LibraryThing – Grief and Bereavement Books: Community recommendations for books on grief and bereavement.
- Grief Share – Recommended Books: Recommended books for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one.
- GriefNet – Recommended Reading: A list of recommended readings for individuals dealing with grief and loss.
- The Book Haven – Grief and Bereavement Books: Curated recommendations for books on grief and bereavement.
- The Dougy Center – Recommended Reading: Additional reading recommendations for families and children dealing with grief.
Podcasts on Grief and Loss:
- Terrible, Thanks for Asking by Nora McInerny: A podcast where candid conversations about grief and loss unfold. Nora’s empathetic approach creates a space to share the messy, honest realities of life’s challenges.
- I Swear On My Mother’s Grave: A transformative podcast, dive into insightful conversations and empowering stories, as Dana explores topics that inspire growth, resilience, and positive change. Short episodes, big impact.
- Grief Out Loud by The Dougy Center: Offering diverse perspectives on grief and coping, this resource provides valuable insights, support, and a sense of community. Tune in for conversations that illuminate the varied experiences of grief, fostering understanding and connection.
Community Events Calendar
Stay connected with our dynamic community. Explore our events calendar, highlighting gatherings, memorial events, and educational workshops within the jam band community.
Digital Storytelling Guides
Access guides from external sources that teach you how to craft impactful digital stories, emphasizing the importance of capturing and sharing cherished memories.
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- BBC Academy – Digital Storytelling: Guidance and resources from the BBC on the art of digital storytelling.
- National Geographic – Storytelling Tips: Tips and advice for effective storytelling from National Geographic.
- University of California – Digital Storytelling: Guides and resources from the University of California on digital storytelling.
- StoryCenter – Digital Storytelling Cookbook: A comprehensive guide to digital storytelling from StoryCenter.
- University of Kentucky – Digital Storytelling: Resources and guides for digital storytelling from the University of Kentucky.
- MediaStorm – Digital Storytelling: Showcases powerful multimedia storytelling projects and provides resources for digital storytelling.
Legal Documents Templates
Empower your legal preparations with ease. Access templates for essential documents like wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney–ensuring your end-of-life plans are clear and comprehensive.
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- Doyourownwill.com – Will Forms: Templates and guides for creating a last will and testament.
- US Legal Forms – Estate Planning Forms: A comprehensive collection of legal forms for estate planning purposes.
- Nolo – Will Forms: Legal guides and templates for creating wills and other estate planning documents.
- Rocket Lawyer – Legal Documents: Online legal services providing templates for various legal documents, including wills.
- FindLaw – Estate Planning Forms: Resources and legal forms related to estate planning from FindLaw.
- Willing – Will Templates: An online platform offering templates for creating legally binding wills.
- LawDepot – Will Forms: Templates and guides for creating last wills and other legal documents.
- Trust & Will – Online Estate Planning: Online service providing resources and tools for creating comprehensive estate plans.