Find information about the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit, answers questions on how to apply, who is eligible etc.

CPP Survivor’s Pension Plan information, who is eligible, how to apply, and more.

Find out about the Last Post Fund, benefits, how to apply and who is eligible. Find contact information for the Last Post Fund as well as what services are available.

Find information on Old Age Security.

Information about the department of Veteran Affairs, how to apply for veteran benefits and who qualifies along with what services are offered by Veteran Affairs Canada, info about medals and decorations and many, many other items. Links to other related sites as well.

At one time or another all of us experience the death of someone we love; a parent, child, spouse, sibling, friend, or a beloved pet. We all have stories of grief. No two grief journeys are exactly the same. But professional counselors say there are general stages of bereavement we all experience. Regrettably, we need to deal with the practical aspects when death occurs. Funeral planning, securing airfare, renting a car. I want to provide some tips to make these arrangements easier.

A series of links pertaining to grief and bereavement.

A collection of resources for those dealing with a loss

Excellent grief handbook and other resources.

Grief is an essential human experience. We’ll all experience grief throughout our lives, some of us more than others. Just as grief affects all of us, it also pervades all aspects of our lives. When we are grieving, our thoughts are consumed by our loss. Food doesn’t taste as good. We’re less motivated to do things we used to find fun. It takes everything just to keep going through the motions of daily life.

Grief can cause isolation, anxiety and depressive symptoms and some individuals engage in substance use to numb the pain. The Recovery Village offers comprehensive treatment for dual diagnosis based drug and alcohol rehab, eating disorder and mental health treatments tailored to the patient’s specific needs.

Willowgreen provided resources in the areas of illness, dying, grief and loss.

This site is run by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children. It’s purpose is to provide families loving support and a safe place where children, teens and their families grieving a death can share their experiences as they move through their healing process.

A club for kids and teens dealing with death.

Children can use this site to get some of their questions answered and to do some activities.

This is a pamphlet that explains death to children in cartoon form.

This site is dedicated to the formation of a support community for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling.

Grief support after the death of a child.

The mission of the International Children’s Memorial Place is to provide a place that is environmentally conducive to the promotion and improvement of both mental and physical health through nature, communication, and education.

Support and care for parents grieving the loss of a child.

Resources for parents who have suffered these types of losses.

What to look for when assessing potential risk.

This is an excellent place for information.