Memorial Keepsake Resources
My Crystal Companion
would like to be here for you in your time of loss.
There are many resources available for coping with grief and we have provided some helpful links below. However, Funeral Directors as well as our distributors maintain local sources of support. We recommend contacting your local Funeral Director or clergy if needed. They are trained professionals who will be able to provide specific information about resources available in your area.
Please contact us if you need additional information on our cremation keepsakes and pet memorial jewelry that can help you memorialize the companion you loved and help soothe the grieving process.
GRIEF/COPING SITES
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
ADEC is an international, professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, care of the dying, and bereavement counseling and support. Besides finding comfort in our crystal glass cremation jewelry, members can find the information, support, and resources they seek regarding dying, death and bereavement.
Mayo Clinic Guide to Coping with Grief
It is part of Mayo Clinic's mission to serve as a reliable source of health information. Our cremain jewelry is helpful when dealing with grief and here you can learn about common triggers of grief, when grief becomes depression or PTSD, how to prepare for episodes of grief, and tips to cope and heal.
Coping with Loss and Grief
Dr. Ursula Weide is a Certified Thanatologist (grief, death and bereavement specialist) and provides comprehensive psychotherapy and counseling services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Many have discovered our keepsake pendants help in the grieving process. Here you can find more tips on coping with loss and grief.
H.O.P.E. Unit Foundation: Coping with Bereavement and Grief
H.O.P.E. Unit Foundation is non-profit and non-denominational, serving the entire community. The Foundation is a federally and state registered non-profit public service organization, whose name represents its activities ... Hope, Opportunities, Participation, and Education.
PET GRIEF/COPING SITES
Pet Loss Support Page
This
pet loss support page provides a state-by-state guide to support groups, counselors, and pet cemeteries. Find tips on coping with pet loss and information on euthanasia, pet memorials, books and questions about loss and how to handle a pet's remains.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement APLB is a nonprofit, philanthropic corporation that provides a newsletter, counselor training programs, chatrooms, regional picnics and brunch gatherings, personal Email assistance and more. APLB membership integrates individuals in bereavement, counselors, veterinarians and their technicians, and many others from all backgrounds and professions.
Pet Loss Support Hotlines The loss of a pet can be a very lonely time. We know that our pet cremation jewelry provides some comfort in dealing with your loneliness, but you may also want to reach out and talk with a caring person willing to listen. Here you can find
pet loss support hotlines for the grief counseling you seek.
Pet Bereavement This website, and its companion group on Yahoo, provide online resources for those who have lost a companion animal. Launched by Dr. Lorri Greene who has provided group and individual
pet bereavement counseling and has years of experience as a companion animal bereavement specialist.
FUNERAL SITES
National Yellow Book of Funeral Directories The
National Yellow Book of Funeral Directories is a directory of names, addresses, and phone numbers of every funeral home in the United States and Canada known to Nomis.
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)The
NFDA is a worldwide resource and advocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethical standards and helping members provide meaningful service to families. NFDA provides a national voice for the profession and is dedicated to serving the public. Licensed funeral directors, embalmers, mortuary science students and retired funeral service professionals are all eligible for NFDA membership. NFDA members stand for credibility, ethics, excellence and trust.
PET/VETERINARY RESOURCES
ThePetCenter.comThePetCenter.com is an award winning virtual animal hospital. Here you can find easily understood explanations of pet diseases and disorders, surgery photos and pet health care articles presented in non-medical terms created by veterinarians under the direction of T. J. Dunn, DVM.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) The
ASPCA is a humane organization formed to alleviate the injustices animals face
Whether it’s saving a pet who has been accidentally poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing animals from abuse or sharing resources with shelters across the country, they work toward the day in which no animal will live in pain or fear.
Veterinary Links at About.comFind
links to topics such as adoption, rescue, diseases, anatomy, behavior, health insurance, grief, nutrition, toxicology, vaccinations, etc.
GRIEF RECOVERY FOR ANIMAL COMPANIONS
The University of Pennsylvania - School of Veterinary MedicinePhiladelphia, PA
215-898-4525
Ohio State University - College of Veterinary MedicineColumbus, OH 43210
614-292-1823
MWF 6:30–9:30 PM ET leave message
Colorado State University - College of Veterinary MedicineFort Collins, CO
970-491-1242
M-F 9-5 MT
Virginia – Maryland Regional College of Veterinary MedicineBlacksburg, VA
504-231-8038
T/TH 6–9 PM ET
Michigan S.U. College of Veterinary MedicineEast Lansing, MI
517-432-2696
T/TH 7:30-9:30 PM ET
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