Grief & counselingNational
GriefShare
Free, faith-based grief support groups meeting in churches and online across the U.S.
Support directory
When you need a person
Vetted national resources, plus a way to filter by your state. Everything here is free to explore, most services have free options.
Grief & counselingNational
The Dougy Center
Resources and a national directory of children's grief support programs.
Grief & counselingNational
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for anyone in distress. Dial 988.
Grief & counselingNational
Psychology Today therapist finder
Search licensed therapists specializing in grief, by state and insurance.
Estate attorneysNational
American Bar Association, Find Legal Help
State-by-state directory of lawyer referral services and free/low-cost legal help.
Estate attorneysNational
LegalZoom estate planning
Flat-fee online help for probate, wills, and small estate filings.
Estate attorneysNational
Legal Services Corporation (free legal aid)
Free legal help for low-income Americans, including estate matters. Find your local office.
Financial advisorsNational
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
Find a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor, no commissions, no product sales.
Financial advisorsNational
XY Planning Network
Fee-only advisors who work with clients of all income levels.
Funeral homesNational
Funeral Consumers Alliance
Nonprofit helping families understand options and avoid overpaying. Local affiliates nationwide.
Funeral homesNational
National Funeral Directors Association, Find a funeral home
Directory of licensed funeral homes across the U.S.
Government benefitsNational
Social Security Administration, Survivors benefits
How to report a death and apply for survivor benefits. Call 1-800-772-1213.
Visit website ↗1-800-772-1213
Government benefitsNational
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Survivors
Burial benefits, pension, and dependency benefits for survivors of veterans.
Government benefitsNational
IRS, Deceased taxpayers
Filing the final return, estate tax basics, and how to request transcripts.
Government benefitsNational
USA.gov, What to do when someone dies
A central federal checklist of agencies to notify and benefits to claim.