Aftercare

Kathy Priesman

There are many resources available to people dealing with the loss of a loved one, ranging from anonymous on-line resources to grief support groups, to one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist. The following is a list of on-line resources for those in grief. Please let us know if you find these helpful or if you have recommendations to add to our list.

Crosser Funeral Home believes that our job does not end with the funeral. We extend our compassion by offering our After Care Program & Grief Support Series. These programs are free of charge and open to anyone. You can find the dates and times for these programs on our Current Events page.

We know that when someone we love dies, grief begins. Although this is a normal, natural response, it can be a very lonely and difficult time. We offer a variety of educational programs. We encourage you to share the journey and discover that you are not alone.

All of our programs are co-facilitated by a licensed Adult Bereavement Coordinator.

If you should have any questions or would like to enroll in any of our Aftercare Programs, please call one of our funeral chapels.

General Grief Resources

National Funeral Directors Association: Frequently Asked Questions about grief.

Growth House - Discusses hospice care, dying with dignity, terminal illness, grief and bereavement.

GROWW.org - message boards, resource listings and secure chat rooms for the grieving.

WidowNet - an information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers.

Grief Resources For Parents

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

Bereaved Parents USA - a nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents and their families.

The Compassionate Friends - supports families who have experienced the death of a child. There is a local chapter in Port Clinton, please call the funeral home to get more information.

SHARE Pregnancy & and Infant Loss Support - provides support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death.

Grief Resources For Children

Fernside Online - an online resource for grieving children.

The Dougy Center - the first center in the United States to provide peer support groups for grieving children. They provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.