Grief is not a permanent state, but a personal process that one goes through as a means of coping with loss. While everyone experiences it differently, the pain is universal. Emotions such as sadness, guilt, anger, or fear are natural during this time. Support services can provide a safe space to express your feelings, whether with a professional or alongside others navigating their own loss.

You don't have to face grief alone, OGR member funeral homes are there to help you through your grief process. The first step in accessing grief support is reaching out to your local OGR member funeral home, who can connect you to resources to help you through the process.

My Grief Angels

OGR is proud to partner with My Grief Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, peer-led grief support resources. Through this partnership, OGR and My Grief Angels offer families access to virtual support groups, educational videos, grief resources, and more. My Grief Angels offers a variety of public resources on their website.

OGR member funeral homes can log-in and access additional resources from My Grief Angels by visiting the OGR member portal.

Coping with Holidays

Holidays are especially difficult if you've recently lost someone through death. By planning ahead, however, and dealing realistically with your expectations, you can turn holidays from a more difficult time into instead a time for reflection and even rejuvenation. We've compiled a list of resources and advice for this specific season of life.

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Questions to ask your funeral director

Is there someone in our community who provides grief support for someone who has experienced a loss similar to mine?
Do grief support services cost anything? Are there any free support services in our area or online?
How long after the death should a family wait before looking for grief services?
What can I expect to get out of a support group?
How long should I expect to attend support groups before feeling better?
How do I choose a support group?

Additional Grief Support Resources

AARP Grief & Loss 1.888.687.2277 Advice for coping with the death of a loved one	Grief.com [email protected] Website with articles, events and a resource directory	Grief in Common 424.265.1818 Online peer support
GriefShare.org 800.395.5755 Grief & loss support groups	Open to Hope [email protected] Articles, podcasts and books	Web Healing www.webhealing.com Interactive forums, articles and videos
Living with Loss 888.604.4673 Grief books	FundAFamily.com 888.249.2601 Financial assistance for people experiencing loss	The Grief App 509.564.5460 24/7 grief support on your own terms

Specialized Support

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 888.333.2377 Research identifying possible medical vulnerabilities that put infants at risk	GRASP 302.492.7717 Grief Recovery After a Substance-abuse Passing	MADD 877.275.6233 Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Parents of Murdered Children 513.721.5683 For the families and friends of those who have died by violence	Pathways Counseling Center 262.641.9790 Find an EMDR therapist	Suicide Loss Survivors Tel: 988 Support for survivors of suicide loss
Twinless Twins Contact Form Helping twins who have lost their twin	WidowNet www.widownet.org resources for widows and widowers

Loss of a Child

American SIDS Institute 239.431.5425 infant death program support center	Bereaved Parents USA 501.681.1464 Grief and hope for parents, siblings, and grandparents	CLIMB, Inc. [email protected] Center for Loss in Multiple Birth
Compassionate Friends 877.969.0010 Supporting family after a child dies	The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families 866.775.5683 Grief support, resources, and connection for children	Missing Grace Foundation 763.497.0709 grief from infant loss or infertility

Resources for Grieving Children

Camp HOPE 715.341.0076 Free weekend camp for grieving children	Comfort Zone Camp 804.377.3430 A fun & safe place for grieving children	The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families 866.775.5683 Grief support, resources, and connection for children
Eluna Network [email protected] Supporting children & families impacted by grief or addiction	National Alliance for Grieving Children 866.432.1542 Resources and local support for grieving children	Sesame Street in Communities 212.875.6890 Helping children understand death and cope with grief

About FundAFamily.com

FundAFamily.com is the OGR Grief Support sponsor. FundAFamily.com provides a method of assistance for people experiencing the loss of a loved one, offering community members the ability to donate to families in need of financial support. Learn more at www.FundAFamily.com.