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We hope to be able to offer articles and links to financial aid resources or other options for helping with funeral costs after the death of a child. Most don't realize what an unexpected financial burden comes with grief. Bereaved parents are often so lost in the grief that money is the last thing in the world they care about and will make whatever choices seem right in the moment. Unfortunately, for many that moment leads to long term financial difficulty OR they are not in a position in the first place to handle funeral expenses. Hopefully you will find some resource here. Help with funeral costsIdeas from KotaPress staff. Please let us know if you know of something we should add... Infant UrnsAmazingly affordable and compassionate resource available through Pat Schwiebert's wonderful Grief Watch organization ... Oxford Cremation Colorful CasketsBeautiful design work and their site says most designs available free for deaths under age 16... Ever Life MemorialsWhile they are not necessarily offering financial aid or free service, they do have some lower cost options that may help those who can cover some cost... Help in IndianaKotaPress Co-Editor Katie Irby discovered Flanner & Buchanan helping families in Indiana ... Help in WA stateSarah Slack started the TEARS Foundation after the death of her own child. They offer financial help to families in Western Washington state area... People's Memorial Association in WA stateWhile this may not be helpful in cases of sudden, unexpected death, it is a good resource for those who may be thinking far enough ahead to plan... |
