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The role of the funeral home should not end with the delivery of the flowers after the funeral services are over. Aftercare is the funeral profession's term for the services provided after the flowers are delivered.
After the funeral is over and reality sets in, there are many details to take care of (writing thank you notes, lawyer, bank accounts, life insurance, social security, etc.) There are also many questions which may arise regarding details to be addressed. Obviously, this can be an emotional and confusing time. We offer to our families the opportunity for a personal and confidential at-home visit with our Aftercare Consultant Kristine. She can provide assistance with those details, answers to many questions, and help with the emotions you may be experiencing. With over fourteen years of professional experience, Kristine has been able to help many families work through the period following a death. While Kristine should not take the place of a certified counselor, she can help the bereaved find the necessary assistance. She can provide resources such as:
If you have any questions about our Aftercare Program or wish to know more about resources we provide, please feel free to contact us. We wanted to make available at our website bibliographies of resources available at the Waterloo Public Library. These are books, videos, and audio material which we have reviewed and think may be appropriate. These include resources for children, teenagers, parents of grieving children, grieving parents, and a general list for adults. Also available are web sites which can be accessed for information or to allow you to seek others who are also grieving. Bereavement Magazine.com is very helpful, as is Kidsaid.com, a safe online support group for children. |





