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Bereavement links...

The internet is a wonderful thing, isn't it? It has brought into our homes an exciting and colorful world, and made us feel connected in some way to a world-wide brotherhood. But like any new technology, it has its down sides.

There are some unscrupulous individuals plugged into the internet whose only aim is to get that dollar out of your pocket. So beware of scams and cheesy websites and make good use of only the best parts of the web.

We present below a select listing of websites that we feel are honest and sincere in their aim of helping grieving individuals. We cannot vouch for all of the content, advertisements, or products offered by them. We just thought they would be a helpful resource to you and wanted to share them with you.


ONLINE GRIEF SUPPORT & GRIEF FORUMS

Bereavement links...

• http://solacetemple.wordpress.com/
  THE TEMPLE OF SOLACE - Provides a safe haven, a temporary retreat for anyone suffering a loss. Comforting poems, photos, essays, stories of life and hope. A very worthwhile and soothing stop in your internet travels.
   
• Share your grief at YOURSPACE
  Don't forget, this website provides a spot for posting your own story of grief and loss. Comforting and therapeutic; Express your words of sorrow at Yourspace.
   
• www.nationalshare.org
  SHARE; Pregnancy & infant loss support for parents who have suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. There are some local support groups, information packets, downloads and message boards.
   
• SUICIDE SUPPORT
  http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/index.html
  Working to prevent suicidal behavior and help those grieving a suicide loss. Lots of useful information. Online discussion "circle" and memorials page.

GENERAL GRIEF FORUMS

Bereavement links...

• www.beyondindigo.com
  Award-winning message boards
   
• www.grieflossrecovery.com
  Articles, poems, post a memoir, create a grief blog, prayer requests, supportive forum.
   
• www.hovforum.ipbhost.com
  Hospice of the Valley grief forum
   
• www.griefnet.org
  Email support groups
   
• www.candlelighters.org
  Childhood cancer support; "Listserve", an online email support group.

MEMORIAL WEBSITES- POST A TRIBUTE

Bereavement links...
 

• RECOVER FROM GRIEF- THEIRSPACE
  This website provides a free memorial posting service;  Theirspace
  This service is free, and the memorials come out beautiful; try to provide a photo of your lost one.
   
• The memorials you can post free, to Theirspace, are simple, direct and beautiful. But if what you have in mind is a comprehensive, custom designed website with several family pages, photo albums, music and video, try this excellent resource:
  
      
  
  

• BABY STEPS
  www.babysteps.com
  Post a memorial for a lost child, 1 photo. Share stories, poems and memories of your angel.
   

OTHER INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE RESOURCES
 

• NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
  www.nhpco.org
  Expanding awareness of and access to local hospice care. "Caring Connections" has lots of informational articles on grief.
   
• HOSPICE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
  www.nahc.org/haa/
  Information on hospice services including consumer guides and hospice facts.
   
• AMERICAN HOSPICE FOUNDATION
  www.americanhospice.org
  "Grief Zone" provides information on different aspects of grieving. Lots of interesting articles on coping with grief.
   
• ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RETIRED PEOPLE
  www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss/
  Excellent grief and loss section with various grief coping articles. Also provides help with practical matters such as legal and financial decisions to be made after a death.
   
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