When You Care, You Help.

It’s quite common for people to need some extra help and support at a time of personal loss.  We can offer assistance before, during, and after the funeral with:

• Resource lists of support groups, counselors, and other mental health professionals who specialize in helping bereaved people
• Memorial services during the holidays and at other important times of the year.
• A complete library of brochures and videos that inspire and assist the process of healing. Available at both chapels.
• Answers to questions about funeral preplanning, filing documents for pension and government benefits, and other important matters.

We’ve compiled a list of helpful resources as service to our community. These links include national and local resources on a range of topics related to death and bereavement, general health and community welfare.

Coping With Loss

How Do I Manage My Grief?

This helpful site from Selected Independent Funeral Homes provides a wealth of information on healing your grief, including links to support groups for spouses, parents, adult children, and children and teens. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/coping

The Importance of a Funeral

While we all process grief differently, it needs to be acknowledged before we can heal. Selected Independent Funeral Homes offers insight into the many ways a funeral ceremony helps us process the grief we feel after a loss. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/importance

   

Different Cultural and Religious Funeral Customs

Attending the funeral of a friend or relative from a different cultural or religious background can be stressful. This informative page Selected Independent Funeral Homes summarizes the funeral customs of a variety of cultures/religions, so you know what to expect and what is expected of you. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/customs

Local Charities

Some families find comfort in making charitable donations in someone’s memory or to support causes that important to their loved one. We have compiled a list of local charities for your convenience.