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Military Honors
Maryland National Guard Honor Guard
The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is the ceremonial paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country’s gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our nation.
Arlington National Cemetary
Arlington National Cemetery, our nation’s most hallowed ground, is the final resting place for nearly 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families. Veterans are laid to rest with dignity and honor.
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Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard
The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard offers military funeral honors ceremonies for veterans, military retirees, and active duty military. See website for details.
Taps Bugler
Helping provide Taps for Veterans at military funerals is important to us! Please contact us for information about providing a live bugler to sound Taps at the ceremony for your loved one.
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Organ Donation
The Living Legacy Foundation
Keeping funeral homes and families informed about the organ and tissue donation process, The Living Legacy Foundation provides valuable information such as upcoming events, resources, and stories of life and hope from those who have been touched by donation.
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Youth & Funerals
Saying goodbye to a loved one who has died is never easy, but experts agree that children should be given the choice to attend the funeral and participate in the memorialization process, in ways that feel meaningful and important to them.
In addition to the video above, we have an easy-to-read guide to help parents and caregivers talk to children about funerals.
Life Lessons Children Can Learn at Funerals Death and funerals are an inescapable part of life. It’s hard to know what to do when our children encounter death for the first time. As much as we would like to protect them from pain and distress, we can’t. But we can teach them how to process death and cope with grief in healthy ways.
Grief Resources
General Grief Resources
Affects of Grief & Loss on Mental Health
Dealing with death after losing someone you love
Alcohol & Grief, Coming to Terms with Loss
How grief can lead to alcohol abuse. People come to terms with loss in many different ways. In some cases, that can lead them to start using alcohol. It is one thing to drink alcohol recreationally. Someone could go for years drinking modestly without developing a problem, but once they start drinking for a specific reason, be it grief, depression, or even anger, they can easily fall down a rabbit hole of abuse.
American Cancer Society
Symptoms of major depression and complicated grief – it’s common for people to have sadness, pain, anger, bouts of crying, and a depressed mood after a loved one dies. It’s important to know about normal grief responses so that you can know if the bereaved person might be getting worse—going into a major depression.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The Survivor Outreach Program provides support to newly-bereaved survivors of suicide loss.
American Hospice Foundation
See Grief at Work: A Guide for Employees and Managers
AARP Grief & Loss
A collection of resources and an online support community.
Dealing with Anger in Grief
Anger is often a very strong emotion that will confront us like it or not.
Death & Dying
Discusses dying, funerals and grief
Decluttering After the Loss of a Loved One
A step-by-step Guide to Moving Through the Difficult Process
Drug Rehab
Coping with the stigma of grieving an overdose death
Financial Help for Widows
Financial Help & Benefits for Widows
Grieving during the COVID-19 pandemic
Grieving alone and together: Responding to the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic
Grief Net
An internet community of persons dealing with grief, death and major loss
Help Guide
Coping with grief and loss
How to Deal with Grief
Help with coming to terms with your emotions
Mesothelioma Deaths/Grief Counseling
Grief counseling after losing a loved one to Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma and Grief Support
Mesothelioma.net has a wide variety of information about both patients and families coping with a new cancer diagnosis, as well as extensive therapeutic practices and counseling that everyone can participate in to help with the grieving process. Additionally, we also cover discussing end-of-life matters and preparing for patient’s final affairs.
National Alliance for Children’s Grief
Provides resource materials for professionals and volunteers working with grieving children, teens, families and the communities where they live.
National Funeral Directors Association
Offers a web page, Remembering A Life, which provides consumers with resources they need to make educated and thoughtful decisions about tributes for themselves and loved ones.
Survivor’s Guide to Life Insurance Death Benefits
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult losses you will ever experience. In addition to the emotional weight of grief, you may also face significant financial hurdles, especially if the loved one provided financially for you and your household. Death benefits from a life insurance policy can help replace this crucial income. This guide will help you navigate important financial steps to take after losing a loved one.
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide
The Bereavement Process Explained
As much as we don’t like to think about it, death is a part of life. It’s understandable to feel sad and even helpless when this happens, but the pain will become easier to cope with over time.
The Mattress Nerd
If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, there is hope for a better night’s sleep.
The Recovery Village
Grief and loss treatment
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide>Understanding Grief
Understanding the stages of grief and how to heal
Webhealing
The path of grief can be tough. Webhealing offers a variety of resources.
What’s Your Grief
Baltimore-based mental health professionals with 20+ years of experience in grief and bereavement, specifically grief education, exploration, and expression in both practical and creative ways.
WidowNet
An information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers
Grief Resources for Parents
Bereaved Parents USA
A nationwide organization designed to support bereaved families.
Grieving a miscarriage
Emotional Healing After a Miscarriage: A Guide for Women, Partners, Family, and Friends
Grief and Recovery
Overcoming Guilt and Loss After the Death of an Adult Child
The Compassionate Friends
Supports families who have experienced the death of a child.
Grief Resources for Children, Students, Young Adults
The Dougy Center
Provider of peer support groups for grieving children
Fernside Online
An online resource for grieving children
Grief Encounter Helping bereaved children through games, workbooks, songs, books
Grief Interventions for Children with ADHD
For children diagnosed with ADHD, grief can amplify ongoing struggles like maintaining focus or managing stress. This resource describes the different ways in which children with ADHD can experience loss, and how parents can tailor interventions to the child’s specific needs.
Guidelines for helping children grieve
Children express grief in their own way.
Helping a Child Cope with Grief and Loss
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult for anyone. But for children, this loss can be even more devastating.
Helping Children with Grief
Life Lessons Children Can Learn at Funerals
Death and funerals are an inescapable part of life. It’s hard to know what to do when our children encounter death for the first time. As much as we would like to protect them from pain and distress, we can’t. But we can teach them how to process death and cope with grief in healthy ways.
Managing Grief While in College
Your Guide to Navigating One of Life’s Toughest Assignments
Seven Ways to Help a Child with Autism Deal with Death
Whether it’s a beloved pet who is crossing the rainbow bridge, a grandparent, family friend, or some other loved one, you might be at a loss for words as to how to explain this normal yet difficult phenomenon to a sweet and innocent child, especially if that child has autism.
When Families Grieve
Created by Sesame Street Workshop and designed to help your family work through complex emotions, remember the life of a loved one, and find strength in one another. Talk with your child about his/her feelings. Listen to both your child’s words and behaviors. Take cues from your child allowing him/her to express emotions and to ask questions when he/she feels ready. Connect as a family. You are not alone. Together you can move forward.
Youth & Funerals
Understanding the important role funerals and memorialization play in the lives of youth
Loss of a Pet
Coping with the Death of a Pet – Understanding Pet Loss Grief
Coping with the Loss of a Pet The grief you feel over the loss of a pet should never be minimized. Whether the animal was a favorite feline, a faithful dog or even a little turtle, pet loss can spark deep feelings of grief in the people who care for the cherished creature.
The Decision to Euthanize a Pet
How long after the death of a dog should you get another dog? The death of a beloved pet is heartbreaking and the grief does not go away overnight. Many owners struggle with the decision to get a new dog. How long should you wait before getting your next dog? Will you ever be ready to share your life with another dog?
Nine Loving Ideas to Honor a Beloved Pet That Has Passed Away Every moment we spend with them is precious. When they are no longer a part of our lives, it can be very difficult. Coping with their loss takes time and memorializing your pet can help you and your family work through the grieving process in a personal way.
Pet Memorials at Home Whether you’re considering cremation or burial for your four-legged family member, here are the logistical and legal considerations you should be aware of as you plan.