GrieF Resources

Your experiences, your emotions...whatever they may be, are valid emotions. Please know that you are not in this alone. The Owen Funeral Home Bereavement Staff is here to help you in anyway we can.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one...expressing your grief...knowing what is "normal"...these questions deal with very personal emotions and experiences. The following links may be helpful in your personal journey through this very trying experience. If you find these helpful or if you are aware of a site that you might like for us to take a look at, please feel free to contact us your recommendations.

General Grief & Support

American Association of SuicidologySite for families of suicide victims

American Cancer SocietySupport to cancer patients, family and friends.

Bereavement MagazineA Magazine of Hope and Healing.

Be RememberedIn the future when someone searches your name, what do you hope they’ll find? What are those messages you want to leave the world? Gather them here at BeRemembered.

Courier Journal Newspaper Obituary Page

Grief and Loss OrganizationThis free, noncommercial website was designed for adults of all ages and includes valuable information for spouses, adult children, friends, co-workers and employers of the deceased.

GriefShareGriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You may also sign up if you would like to receive daily devotionals.

MealTrainHave You Ever Wanted to Organize Meals for a Friend after a Birth, Surgery or Illness?

Open To HopeAn online resource helping people find hope after loss.

SA/VE: Suicide Awareness/Voices of EducationEducation and information about suicide and suicide prevention. Outreach and grief support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

Suddenly SoloInformation for grieving men.

T.A.P.S. (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

TAPS provides comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

Parents

Bereaved Parents USAA nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families.

National Organization Parents of Murdered ChildrenFor families who have lost children through murder and violent crime.

National SIDS and Infant Death Program Support CenterProvides research, education, and support for families dealing with SIDS.

The Compassionate FriendsA national nonprofit, self-help support organization which offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause.

National Alliance for Children's GriefThe National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. 

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Share serves those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.

Children

Sesame Street GriefWhen families grieve.

The Dougy CenterA national center for grieving children and families and an internationally know model for providing persupport groups for grieving children, teens, and families.

The Fernside OrganizationA site for children who grieve the loss of someone special.

Funeral Service Foundation: Youth & FuneralsUnderstanding the important role of funerals and memorialization play in the lives of youth.

Pet Loss

Association for Pet Loss and BereavementA site full of support through links, chat rooms and resources for grieving pet owners.

Works of Art

Works of Art

Jack E. Dawson

"If My People" - By Jack E. Dawson

Can you find the hidden images in this painting? Look for the neglect, warfare, sacrifice tragedy and the evil... then look for the hope, healing, life and prayer.  Who is mending the flag? Inspirational works of art.