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LOCAL RESOURCES

Illinois Department of Human Services- Funeral and Burial Benefits

  • The program pays for the funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates.

  • https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30367

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  • Funeral and Burial Unit at (217) 785-4216. Otherwise, contact your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC).

  • You can use the IDHS Office Locator at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/officelocator to find a local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) near you.

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Illinois Funeral Directors Association Consumer Resources 

  • Losing a loved one is difficult enough without knowing where to start. On this website are some resources collected by the IFDA.

  • https://www.ifda.org/page/ConsumerResources

  • IFDA partnered with the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and Skyways Media to create the Chicago Area End of Life Planning Guide: A Guide to Hospice, Bereavement and Funeral Planning Services in your Local Area.

  • https://online.fliphtml5.com/tvzp/daap/#p=1

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Willow House ​

  • The mission of Willow House is to provide grief support and education for youth, families, schools and other communities grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or child. Our free services are where hope lives and healing begins, providing space for people to grieve in companionship with others who share a similar loss. Our vision is that no child, teen or parent grieves alone

  • https://willowhouse.org/

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Pillars Community Health Buddy’s place (childhood grief)

 

Since 2000, our Buddy’s Place childhood bereavement program has offered family-based support groups to children and teens ages 4-18 and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. We are committed to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment where each family can come and express their grief and connect with others in a group setting.  There is no charge to attend the programs offered by Buddy’s Place. Services include monthly support groups, 8- week sessions and grief counseling. ​​​

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Grief Connection Space​

 

We foster supportive partnerships, deliver community-centered education, and share accessible grief resources to promote awareness, build meaningful connections, and cultivate shared wisdom. Through collaboration and compassionate guidance, we help individuals, schools, businesses and organizations navigate the complex landscape of grief support and create environments grounded in empathy and informed support.  

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Once Upon Some Messy Fun

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