Helpful Links
Organizations
Bethlehem Ambulance Association
Bethlehem Ambulance was formed in 1977 to provide emergency medical transportation for the town of Bethlehem. Bethlehem Ambulance is staffed entirely by volunteers who either live or work in town. When you call 911, Bethlehem Ambulance members respond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mesothelioma Network
The Mesothelioma Justice Network at Asbestos.net provides educational resources, support, and information to anyone who may have questions about asbestos related diseases.
Places of Worship
Church of the Good Shepherd of St. Nicholas Parish- Seymour
St. Augustine Church of St. Nicholas Parish-Seymour
St. Michael's Church - Beacon Falls
Lodging
Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford
http://www.stratford.homewoodsuites.com/
When overnight accommodations are needed for out of town relatives and friends, the supportive Homewood Suites staff would like to assist you with those arrangements. Please ask about the "Friends and Family Bereavement Rates."
Newspapers
Connecticut Post
Hartford Courant
New Haven Register
Waterbury Republican American
Cremation Related
Jonah Ash Scattering in the Holy Land
JONAH offers a large variety of scattering locations in the Holy Land. You can elect to scatter your loved one's ashes in any one of these pastoral locations overlooking sacred Biblical sites.
Our ash scattering ceremonies are moving and unforgettable.
We provide unique experience, specifically tailored the needs and wishes of foreign citizens who choose to lay their loved ones to eternal rest upon holy soil.
Memorials / Charities
Alzheimers Association
The Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. With our office centrally located in Southington, we are able to offer communities across the state 24/7 multilingual Helpline support, Family Training Seminars, Care Consultation, First Responder Training, Support Groups and Educational Programs for healthcare professionals, those dealing with this disease and the public. The chapter has influenced public policy changes and has provided support to dementia research in the hope of finding a cure.
The Connecticut Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.
FY20 Audit Report
Alzheimer's Association of CT
200 Executive Blvd
Suite 4B
Southington, CT 06489
American Heart Association
Donations in memory of the deceased can be made to the American Heart Association directly online.
ASPCA
There are few more difficult moments than facing the loss of a beloved family member or pet. One way to express your love for family and friends who are experiencing grief is with an ASPCA Memorial Gift. Donating to the ASPCA can be a wonderful way to honor those who’ve passed away. With your memorial donation, you can choose to send a paper greeting card or an e-card. The e-card is sent immediately after your donation is processed. Please allow 10-14 business days for delivery of the paper card. Thank you for making a difference for animals.
https://www.aspca.org/secure/memorial
Connecticut Audubon Society
Connecticut Audubon Society, the original and still independent Audubon organization in our state, has been caring for our environment and educating our youth for more than a century.
When you make a donation to our Annual Fund, you are investing in Connecticut's future. Your support provides programs for children and adults at our Nature Centers, supports important statewide initiatives like Science in Nature, Osprey Nation, and the State of the Birds report, and allows us to take on partnerships and projects as the need arises throughout the year.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Organization that provides guide dogs to enhance the lives of those with low vision maintain their independence and mobility.
Knights of Columbus Assembly #125
Knights of Columbus Assembly #125
Council #33
P.O. Box 512
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Shriner's Hospital for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children provides specialized care to children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families ability to pay. Generally, care is provided until age 18, although, in some cases it may be extended to age 21. All care and services are provided in a family-centered environment.
Shriners Hospitals operates a network of 18 orthopedic hospitals, three hospitals dedicated to the treatment of severe burns, and one hospital that handles spinal cord injuries as well as orthopedic and burn care. Twenty of the 22 Shriners hospitals are located in the United States.
St. Jude Research Hospital
St. Jude is a world leader in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
St. Jude Hospital is where doctors often send their toughest cases because St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for some of the most aggressive childhood cancers.
They are a top national referral center for children with tough-to-treat forms of cancer or who have not responded successfully to standard treatments.
St. Jude is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield is a replica of the Grotto Lourdes in France. Built of local fieldstone by two Montfort Brothers, Brother Alfonso and Brother Gabriel, with the help of Montfort seminarians and people from the area, the Shrine was dedicated in 1958.
The Montfort Missionaries developed the Shrine so that individuals, families and groups could come to pray, to reflect on their own lives, and to imitate Mary’s life of faithful discipleship.
Whiskers Pet Rescue of Southbury
Whiskers Pet Rescue is a no-kill cat rescue organization in Southbury, Connecticut. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity committed to helping and caring for cats and kittens who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected. We do not receive any government funding. Our rescue is funded entirely by donations from our supporters and adoption fees, plus a few grants that we apply for. We have approximately 140 volunteers as of 2023. We're a hard-working group of people with a huge passion for helping our whiskered friends. We rescue and adopt out hundreds of cats and kittens each year, placing them in loving forever homes.
We are constantly rescuing new cats/kittens in need and we won’t rest until each and every one of them has found their forever family.
https://www.whiskerspetrescue.org/
Cemeteries
Mountain Meadows Cemetery
Mountain Meadows Cemetery was established in 1993 by the board members of the Trinity Cemetery Association, Inc. after careful thought and examination as to the needs of the community of Seymour, Connecticut, and outlying communities. The cemetery provides a sacred and appropriate place for the burial of the dead for people of all faiths.
Mt. St. Peters Cemetery
Consecrated in 1887, Mt. St. Peter Cemetery is located on 75 acres of park-like property overlooking the scenic Housatonic River in the Naugatuck Valley. Mt St Peter Cemetery offers a wide variety of in-ground burial options, Mausoleum Entombment in one of our three community mausoleums, cremation graves, niches and outdoor columbaria. Private Family Estates give a sense of privacy for the legacy of Derby’s historic Catholics.
https://www.ccacem.org/cemeteries/mount-saint-peter-cemetery/
Pine Grove Cemetery-Ansonia
Our cemetery is “dedicated to our deceased” and we offer you the promise of dignity and respect in the care of your loved one as well as in serving you and your family. Visit our web site for full information.
http://www.pinegrovecemeteryct.com/
Seymour Union Cemetery
The Seymour Union Cemetery is conveniently located on Derby Avenue in Seymour. It was established in the 1800's. It is a non-denominational cemetery with cremation and burial sites available.
St. Augustine Cemetery
St. Augustine Cemetery serenely sits upon the crest of a hill overlooking the tranquil Naugatuck River. The acreage once held but a handful of those who had shaped our future, but today the hallowed ground has become a testament to those whose faith carried them through the centuries and the years filled with the changes that affect our lives today.
Restaurants
Courtyard by Marriot - Shelton
Experience the Courtyard Shelton hotel in Shelton, CT. Our hotel is conveniently located in the Fairfield County business district close to Trumbull, Bridgeport, Fairfield and New Haven. We're just minutes from Perkin Elmer, Sikorsky/UTC, Energizer, Prudential, Hubbell, General Electric, Unilever, BIC and close to the Fairfield and Trumbull office parks. Explore our newly renovated guest rooms for a stay unmatched by other hotels in Shelton. Also, we offer a brand new lobby, which features inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax, free Wi-Fi and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard®. We offer bereavement and repast menus.
