RESOURCES
Death Doula Directory
A geographical listing of End-of-Life Doulas who may be closer to you
Funeral Consumers Alliance
Personal preference laws for body disposition by state
Listening Line
A Sacred Passing’s place for folx to talk to non-medical persons 800-565-9731
National Home Funeral Alliance
Listing by state of personal preference laws
No One Dies Alone
Program from U of M to provide companionship at the end of life
POLST
Portable medical orders valid outside of a hospital or medical setting
US Advance Care Plan Registry
A secure national database of advance care directives
VSED Resources
Voluntary Stopping of Eating & Drinking information and support
Death with Dignity
Medical Aid in Dying resources for those who wish to choose their own death
QUEER RESOURCES
Legal Documents for Queer Individuals A comprehensive list of documents & where to find them to protect yourself
Every Queer
The importance of end-of-life planning for Queer and Trans folx
Funeral Consumers Alliance
Who makes decisions about what happens to you in death
Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium
Holistic & accountable healthcare support in the Grand Rapids region
Modern Military Association of America
Support for Queer military families and veterans
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
National technical assistance to improve services and support for Queer individuals
SAGE USA
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders
MiGen Caregiver Guide Guide for caregivers caring for a Queer Elder
PET RESOURCES
Association for Pet Loss And Bereavement Providing pet family support services and resources that honor the human/animal bond
Michigan State University’s Veterinary Pet Loss Support Group (Virtual)
A safe place to express feelings regarding pet death and loss
International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Comfort care that addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of animals
