Funeral Grant Resources
Funerals shouldn't cost families more grief. Pierced Forever Foundation is a nonprofit charity that was established in 2020 in memory of Pierce David Movitz. Their mission is to provide support to parents who have lost their baby. They believe that while we cannot take away the heartache associated with the loss of a child, they can help to alleviate some of the stress that follows.
Babies Gone Too Soon, Inc. was created in April of 2013 to offer support and resources to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss in the Southwest Wisconsin region.
One of the areas that BGTS felt families needed help with was with memorial and funeral expenses after such an unexpected loss of a child, and so the Angel Fund was opened. BGTS has now expanded the fund to assist with medical expenses for mothers as well.
The TEARS Foundation has served thousands of families in need with both financial and emotional support services. Click here to link to their website
Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation provide financial assistance to families who find themselves in situations with pregnancy complications and/or NICU stays. Financial assistance can include, but is not limited to the following: Childcare for other children, phone bills, car insurance, travel and transportation
We also provide financial assistance to families who lose a child due to miscarriage, stillborn, or as an infant. Financial assistance can include, but is not limited to the funeral and burial expenses.
Medical bills are a heavy burden for many families across the United States, leading to them being the number one cause of bankruptcy. At the same time, non-profit hospitals are under an obligation to provide financial assistance and charity care to maintain their status. Sign up for our free how-to guide on advocating for financial assistance with your medical bills.
The Olivia Raine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is designed to help families of infant loss or stillbirth. To qualify for assistance, you must be a resident of Michigan and your request for assistance must be within a year of your infant's death. The Olivia Raine Foundation will help with up to $500 of the funeral costs. Funds for infant funerals will be sent directly to the funeral home, cemetery, or monument company.
Children’s Burial Assistance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization helping families honor their deceased children with a decent and proper burial
