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Grief Support Resources How To Deal With Grief How does grief differ from depression? Depression is more than a feeling of grief after losing someone or something you love. Clinical depression is a whole body disorder. It can take over the way you think and feel. Symptoms of depression include: A sad, anxious, or "empty" mood that won't go away; Loss of interest in what you used to enjoy; Low energy, fatigue, feeling "slowed down;" Changes in sleep patterns; Loss of appetite, weight loss, or weight gain; Trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions; Feeling hopeless or gloomy; Feeling guilty, worthless, or helpless; Thoughts of death or suicide or a suicide attempt; and Recurring aches and pains that don't respond to treatment. How will I know when I'm done grieving? Every person who experiences a death or other loss must complete a four-step grieving process: (1) Accept the loss; (2) Work through and feel the physical and emotional pain of grief; (3) Adjust to living in a world without the person or item lost; and (4) Move on with life. The grieving process is over only when a person completes the four steps. Read more about How To Deal With Grief. Grief Support Groups Camp Hope for Grieving Children and Teenagers Wisconsin gathering place for teens and kids who are grieving. Center for Grief, Loss and Transition Saint Paul, Minnesota based non-profit organization providing grief support. Circle of Daughters Counseling for women and girls suffering from the loss of a mother. Coping with Loss A forum helping for people who suffered all kinds of losses. Counseling For Loss and Life Changes Many resources for those in grief including articles, forum and links. Death and Dying Grief Support Information and support for different losses. Deeper Still Comforting site with music and online support help. Disaster Survivor Support Disaster survivor support group. Drowning Support Network Drowning and water sport loss site deals with loss when no remains found. Ellen's Angels Foundation Terminal ill support and resource site. Empty Arms, Heavy Heart Site for parents who are grieving the loss of a child. Ethans House for Bereaved Parents A grief support site for parents to share the memories of their children Read more about Grief Support Groups. Grief Resources Center for Loss and Renewal Children's Lighthouse Memorial Memorial for deceased children includes opportunity for to have small memorial on Martha's Vineyard. Crisis or Challenge A Guide to Bereavement Stress and Modern Day Terror Helps parents and teachers help those who suffer from effects of terrorists, stress and trauma. Crisis, Grief, and Healing Many free memorials here and help with grief healing. DearHeaven Lets people write to their departed loved ones as a form of therapy. Death and Dying from About.com Resources for anyone suffering a loss. Dr. Virgil Fry Provides hope and comfort for those whose have lost a loved one and those who care for a dying family member. EverandEver.com Memorial E-Mail addresses. Read more about Grief Resources. Memorials To Loved Ones Fallen Heroes Remembering fallen heroes from wars, attacks and disasters. Halls of Remembrance Support and memorial resources for the ill and those in grief including advice and counseling. Heavenly Lights Childrens Memorial Remembering kids who died from disease. Hello From Heaven Memorials Online memorial site. In Life and Death You can remember those who were dear to you. In Memory of Our Loved Ones Long-term memorial site is free. In Memory of... You can memorialize your loved one here. In Loving Memory Free online memorial website. Read more about Memorials To Loved Ones. Funeral Information The Funeral Rule Provides Consumer Protection You have the right to choose the funeral goods and services you want (with some exceptions). The funeral provider must state this right in writing on the general price list. If state or local law requires you to buy any particular item, the funeral provider must disclose it on the price list, with a reference to the specific law. The funeral provider may not refuse, or charge a fee, to handle a casket you bought elsewhere. A funeral provider that offers cremations must make alternative containers available. When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And, as callous as it may sound, how much is it all going to cost? Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral, including a casket and vault, costs about $6,000, although "extras" like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards or limousines can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line. Many funerals run well over $10,000. Many people feel uncomfortable comparing prices or negotiating over the details and cost of a funeral. Compounding this discomfort is the fact that some people "overspend" on a funeral or burial because they think of it as a reflection of their feelings for the deceased. Planning For A Funeral Shop around in advance. Compare prices from at least two funeral homes. Remember that you can supply your own casket or urn. Ask for a price list. The law requires funeral homes to give you written price lists for products and services. Resist pressure to buy goods and services you don't really want or need. Avoid emotional overspending. It's not necessary to have the fanciest casket or the most elaborate funeral to properly honor a loved one. Recognize your rights. Laws regarding funerals and burials vary from state to state. It's a smart move to know which goods or services the law requires you to purchase and which are optional. Apply the same smart shopping techniques you use for other major purchases. You can cut costs by limiting the viewing to one day or one hour before the funeral, and by dressing your loved one in a favorite outfit instead of costly burial clothing. Plan ahead. It allows you to comparison shop without time constraints, creates an opportunity for family discussion, and lifts some of the burden from your family. Read more about Funeral Information. Visit Our Grief Support Site:

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