It's never easy to suffer the lost of a love one.  Prepared or not, many emotions might overcome you.  Even though only time will heal all wounds, there are methods that will assit you in making this journey a little easier.  Reach out to other family members and talk about your feelings.  Many times you will find that they feel the same way you do, but didn't know who to talk to.  Your mutual support will be of benefit to both.  Reach out to friends, a good friend will always be ready to lend and ear and comfort you.  Don't for get to also talk to you local priest or pastor, their compassion and experience from other similar events will surely be of benefit.

The internet also has a wealth of information, but finding your way to sites that have meaning could be a daunting task.  We have compiled a list of sites on this page that we hope will be of service to you.  We are in no way affiliated with any of these sites, we are just making a list in case it could benefit one of you.

General Loss and Grief

"Grief, Loss, and Recovery"
www.grieflossrecovery.com
Provides an extensive list of articles associated with loss, grieving, trauma, and diverse kinds of losses. Moreover, it includes a series of links, poems, memoirs, and an on-line grief support group.

"National Funeral Directors Association"
www.nfda.org
Offers funeral-related information and is an excellent resource for topics such as "Understanding Grief", Frequently Asked Questions About Grief", "Coming To Terms With Suicide", and many topics concerning children and grief.

"Grief Recovery"
www.griefnet.org
This site offers grief services and on-line support groups related to grief and loss for families. It provides a link for children, made by children. It also includes support for bereaved families following a suicide. There is a "bookstore" as well, complete with book reviews.

Children and Grief

"The National Center for Grieving Children and Families"
www.grievingchildren.org
This site is from the Dougy Center, The National Center for Grieving Children and Families. It contains valuable information and resources for both grieving children and adults. There are a variety of resources and interesting activities.

Bereaved Parents

"Bereaved Parents of the USA"
www.bereavedparentsusa.org
This is a nationwide organization designed to aid and support parents and their families who are grappling with the grief that comes after the death of a child.

"The Compassionate Friends"
www.compassionatefriends.org
This national organization was established to assist families toward a positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.