The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. There are no membership dues or fees.

A nationwide list of bereavement and loss support groups listed alphabetically by type of loss.

Describes stages, symptoms of grief and lists resources.

Find answers to your most common questions about grief. Keeping Watch: Readings, prayers and spiritual resources for those keeping vigil and giving care.

Offers answers to commonly asked questions, articles, newsletters and support groups.

Defines grief and bereavement and describes the different types of grief reactions, treatments for grief, important issues for grieving children, and cultural responses to grief and loss. It is intended as a resource to help caregivers of cancer patients.

Established in 1995, Widow.net is the first online information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to people, of all ages, religious backgrounds and sexual orientations, who have suffered the death of a spouse or life partner.