Support for Families After a Loss
A compassionate guide to organizations that provide comfort, counseling, and practical assistance during times of grief.
Grief Support & Counseling (National)
GriefShare Faith‑based grief support groups with sessions available throughout Missouri.
The Compassionate Friends Support for families after the loss of a child, at any age.
National Alliance for Grieving Children Programs and education for families with grieving children.
Dougy Center Trusted national resource for children, teens, and families coping with loss.
Crisis & Emotional Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Immediate, confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
SAMHSA National Helpline (1‑800‑662‑HELP) Free, confidential treatment referral and mental health information.
Local Support (Seneca & Newton County, Missouri)
Area Churches & Pastoral Care Many congregations in Seneca and Neosho offer grief counseling, pastoral visits, and prayer support.
Community Mental Health Providers Local clinics provide counseling, support groups, and referrals for ongoing care.
Hospice Bereavement Programs Hospice organizations serving Newton County offer grief classes, follow‑up support, and one‑on‑one counseling for families.
Practical Assistance
Social Security Administration – Survivor Benefits Guidance for families navigating survivor benefits after a death.
Veterans Affairs Bereavement Resources Support for families of veterans, including counseling and benefits assistance.
Funeral Consumer Alliance Independent nonprofit offering education and consumer guidance for funeral planning.
Support for Children & Teens
Camp Erin Free bereavement camps for children and teens coping with loss.
Dougy Center Youth Programs Nationally recognized grief support for young people.
Burkhart Cemetery provides links to trusted grief‑support and consumer‑protection resources to help families after a loss. All resources listed here meet the following criteria:
They are nonprofit, government, or community‑based organizations
They offer grief support, bereavement counseling, crisis assistance, or consumer‑protection information
They do not promote commercial services, legal advertising, or referral‑based business activity
They provide free or publicly available information that supports families
They align with our mission of dignity, remembrance, and community support
They meet IRS 501(c)(13) and Missouri non‑endowed cemetery compliance standards
Every link is reviewed using a standardized screening process to ensure it is safe, helpful, and appropriate for the families we serve.
We do not include: commercial businesses, funeral homes, law firms, insurance providers, paid services, or any website that collects leads or promotes private benefit.
External links are provided solely for informational purposes. Burkhart Cemetery, Inc. does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any external organization, product, or service.