Web Links and Phone Numbers
Funeral planning
Funeral Consumers Alliance 800-765-0107
Protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funerals.
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 800-228-6332
As the leading funeral service organization in the United States, NFDA provides a national voice for the profession and is dedicated to serving the public.
National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association 800-434-0958
The world's largest and oldest national association of African American funeral directors, morticians and embalmers.
Jewish Funeral Directors of America 781-477-9300
International association of funeral homes who predominantly serve members of the Jewish faith.
Selected Independent Funeral Homes 800-323-4219
Worldwide professional association of approximately 1,500 independently owned funeral homes.
International Order of the Golden Rule 800-637-8030
Worldwide professional association of independently owned and operated funeral homes.
Final Passages 707-824-0268
Dedicated to a compassionate and dignified alternative to current funeral practices.
Cremation Association of North America 312-321-4098
Organization of over 1,200 members, composed of cemeterians, cremationists, funeral directors, industry suppliers and consultants.
Cemetery information
International Cemetery and Funeral Association 800-645-7700
Promoting consumer choices, prearrangement and open competition.
National Cemetery Administration 800-827-1000
Designed to assist you with information on national cemeteries and burial benefits.
Arlington National Cemetery 703-607-8585
The Site Devoted To America's Most Hallowed Ground And To The Heroes And The Pathfinders Who Rest At Peace There
Grief
Grief Recovery Institute 818-907-9600
Famous grief expert, Russell Friedman, offers a wealth of information and a great action program for moving beyond loss.
Kubler-Ross Center
Famous author helping Americans deal with grief and loss.
The Dougy Center 866-775-5683
A resource for grieving children, teens, and the people who care about them.
AARP 888-687-2277
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping older Americans.
Center for Loss 970-226-6050
Director Dr. Alan Wolfelt is a noted author, educator and grief counselor.
Parents without Partners 561-391-8833
Devoted to the welfare of single parents and their children.
Young Widows and Widowers 845-463-2548
You might be young but you are not alone.
Compassionate Friends 877-969-0010
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.
American Association of Suicidology 202-237-2280
The goal of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is to understand and prevent suicide.
John Edwards
Famous psychic medium, author, lecturer, and talk show host.
Hospice Care
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization 703-837-1500
To lead and mobilize social change for improved care at the end of life.
Hospice Foundation of America 800-854-3402
A not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care.
Children's Hospice International 800-242-4453
A non-profit organization, was founded in 1983 to promote hospice support through pediatric care facilities and encourage the inclusion of children in existing and developing hospice, palliative, and home care programs.
Survivor Benefits and Finances
Social Security online 800-772-1213
Department of Veterans Affairs 800-827-1000
Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040
AARP legal services network 888-687-2277
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