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SQSHBook is a program led by the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)

SQSH is a grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.

Our Peer Support Helpline is open
Friday through Monday, 1:00-7:00 PM CT

Local: 314-380-7774

Toll-Free: 884-785-7774

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4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Crime Victims’ Compensation

15.1 Crime Victim Services

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

The Crime Victims' Compensation Program provides financial assistance to victims who have suffered physical harm as a result of violent crime. In the case of death, the Program helps the victim's dependents. The Crime Victims' Compensation Program is designed to assist victims of violent crimes through a period of financial hardship as a payor of last resort. If a victim has exhausted other collateral sources, such as health insurance, and has no other source of reimbursement, the Program can help pay for medical costs, wage loss, psychological counseling, funeral expenses and support to a maximum limit of $25,000. Services: If death was the result of a crime, contact Crime Victims’ Compensation Unit, Department of Public Safety. Up to $5,000 for funeral expenses. Applications must be submitted for compensation. See website or call to see if eligible. 573-526-6006; toll free: 1-800-347-6881 P.O. Box 1589, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Bi-State Cremation & Funeral Service

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Provides services for people up to 50 miles from St. Louis. Additional $100 fee if the person who passes is more than 50 miles to 130 miles from St. Louis. $795 for cremation, removal of remains, one death certificate, completion of all necessary papers, and all services provided by funeral director. See website or call for additional options. 314-831-8868 (24 hour phone number) 3387 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63033 bistatecremation@sbcglobal.net

National Body Donor Program

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Cremated remains can be returned to family. "314-241-6237 866-382-6237"

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Services: Program for free burial services for people with no family; undertaker is usually already involved. Get referrals from the coroner’s office or other city offices; burial plot at Calvary Cemetery. If there is family please contact the nearest SVDP conference for assistance.

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Metro Trans Umbrella Group of St. Louis (MTUG)

1.1 Food Pantries

1.2 Emergency Food

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

7.8 Gender-Affirming Clothing

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

Trans Affirming

MTUG strives to support all individuals that fall under the “Umbrella term” of Trans which includes, but is not limited to: Transsexuals (FtM, MtF), genderqueer, androgynous, agender, intersex, drag, and questioning.

Website MTUG Support Groups

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info@stlmetrotrans.org

Washington University School of Medicine

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology Must pay for body transportation to school. No cremated remains will be returned to family. Must sign Body Donation Form.

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Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Services: Starting at $750 + $200 crematory fee for direct cremation; starting at $895 for immediate burials. See website for additional options and pricing.

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Kriegshauser Brothers Funeral Services

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Services: Professional Services $3,195, Fiberboard Casket $679, Total $3,874. Cremation Services $1,299.

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Kutis Funeral Home

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Direct cremation $1395+ $13 death certificate (1st certificate, $10 for extras); Cremation and service $1695. Complete funeral services start at $3845+ casket costs. Require half of the cost down and then the rest can be paid on a payment plan.

Social Security Benefits

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Services: One-time payment of $255 to surviving spouse or child. Monthly benefits may be available if one meets eligibility requirements.

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St. Louis Cremation

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Basic Cremation $1195. Traditional funeral with cremation to follow $2695. Ask about pricing for Veteran services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. (63103) 314-241-88441 (63011) 636-227-44883 (63376) 636-685-0304 2135 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 5001 Manchester, Ballwin, MO 63011 20 Jungerman Rd St. Peters, MO 63376

US Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

Services: Burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of our 135 national cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a Government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family. Some Veterans may also be eligible for Burial Allowances.

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St. Augustine Catholic Church--Father Bob's Outreach

1.2 Emergency Food

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

27.4 Funeral & Burial – Additional Services

"Our objective is to help low income households get through difficult times." They offer utility and rental assistance every Monday, Wednesday, Friday to the first 30 people in line by 6:00am. Must have ID, utility bill or rental agreement and $25 cash or money order which will be matched with up to $75 toward the bill. They also provide Christmas baskets and funeral assistance Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:00am. Dinner: Last five working days of the month 4:00pm-5:00pm.

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Logan Chiropractic College Anatomical Donor Program

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

29.5 Parks & Outdoor Spaces

"The precious gift of body donation allows Logan University chiropractic students to study the science of the human body." "Any individual who is at least 18 years of age may become a gift body donor under the stated conditions. A donation of another’s body may be made after death by an attorney in fact under the durable power of attorney, by the next of kin or by a guardian." - Must pay for body transportation to school - Cremated remains can be returned to family

· Coordinator of Anatomical Donations

Tracy.Kisgen@logan.edu

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services