Research Guides: Death & Dying: Web Resources

Palliative Care
Information from the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.
Erikson's Stages of Development
Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development from infancy to old age.
The Compassionate Friends: Supporting Family after a Child Dies
Network of more than 650 chapters with locations in all 50 states.
SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide prevention information.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Article from Medical News Today
Death with Dignity
Non-profit providing support for end-of-life decisions.
Coping with Sudden Death: Advice and Support Article
From Legacy. Includes grief support groups, condolence advice, funeral etiquette and more.
Grief Recovery Article
From Legacy. Includes grief support groups, condolence advice, funeral etiquette and more.

Organ Donation

Sharing Hope: SC Organ and Tissue Donation
Organ and tissue donation services in SC
Donate Life SC
Dedicated to increasing the supply of organs and tissues for transplantation and providing assistance for transplant recipients.
SC Organ Donation
Register to be an organ donor through the SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

Legal Issues

Organizations

American Hospice Foundation
Website for the non-profit that provides education, training, and preparation for end-of-life issues
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Theological education organization recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
Association of Professional Chaplains
A "multifaith nonprofit organization" dedicated to serving those in need and "respecting their individual cultures and beliefs"
Everplans
Step-by-step planning information for practical issues long before, soon before, and after a death
National Institute on Aging
News, research, and information from the NIH institute
National Institutes of Health - End of Life Issues
Background information, research, and reference material with a medical focus