Local Resources

Below you will find links to various local groups that we feel can help you during this time.  This page will update often as we find new websites that are appropriate.

Four Seasons Compassion for Life affirms life and provides holistic care in harmony with the goals of individuals with chronic, serious, or life-limiting conditions while offering support to their families and loved ones.  They have been offering their services to people in Henderson County and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

Hendersonville Times-News - the local newspaper serving Hendersonville and surrounding area.

Asheville Citizen Times - the local newspaper serving Asheville and surrounding area.

Grief Resources

The Compassionate Friends of Brevard/Hendersonville provides grief support after the death of a child.

The Grief Recovery Institute- the action program for moving beyond a loss.

The Center for Loss & Life Transition - the website of renowned grief counselor Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.

AARP Grief and Loss Page - links to resources available from the AARP

Government Resources

The Social Security Administration-the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. 

The Veterans Administration Burial and Memorials Page-the official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 

The North Carolina Department of Insurance - Information on insurance companies and contact information

Funeral Related Resources

The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service- The Board is responsible for the administration and regulation of the profession of funeral service in North Carolina.

National Funeral Directors Association Consumer Resources- links to a number of key topics related to funeral service, death and grief.

The North Carolina Funeral Directors Association-The website for the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association. 

Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice- The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice is committed to providing a voluntary certification program to funeral service practitioners that shows families your commitment to continued exceptional service and life-long learning.

Ramsey Creek Preserve-Located in Westminister, SC, Ramsey Creek Preserve is the first Conservation Burial Site in the world.  They are the foremost authorities on Green Burials in this part of the world.