Indigenous Death Practices
Honor Native American, Aboriginal, and Indigenous death ceremonies and burial traditions worldwide.
Native American Resources
Native Partnership for Behavioral Healthcare
Resources for Indigenous communities including grief support.
National Indian Council on Aging
Elder care and end-of-life services for Native Americans.
Indian Health Service
Federal health program serving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
National Congress of American Indians
Oldest and largest tribal government advocacy organization.
Tribal Cultural Centers
National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian institution preserving Native American culture.
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism
Directory of tribal nations and cultural centers nationwide.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Directory
Contact information for federally recognized tribal governments.
Native Land Map
Interactive map showing Indigenous territories and treaties.
Aboriginal & First Nations
AIATSIS Sorry Business Guide
Australian Institute guide to Aboriginal mourning practices.
First Peoples Health & Wellbeing
Aboriginal community-controlled health services in Australia.
Assembly of First Nations (Canada)
National advocacy organization for First Nations in Canada.
National Aboriginal Health Organization
Health resources for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Māori & Pacific Islander
Māori Health Services (NZ)
Cultural health services including tangihanga support.
Te Puni Kōkiri
Ministry for Māori Development in New Zealand.
Pacific Health Plus
Culturally appropriate health services for Pacific peoples.
Pacific Islander Health
Resources for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Sacred Sites & Repatriation
NAGPRA Information
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act resources.
Tribal Historic Preservation
Protection of sacred sites and burial grounds.
National Association of THPOs
Tribal Historic Preservation Officers network.
Tribal Rights & Sacred Sites
Legal protection for Indigenous burial sites.
Education & Cultural Sensitivity
Native Languages Death Traditions
Educational resource on Indigenous funeral customs.
Cultural Survival
Advocacy for Indigenous peoples' rights and traditions.
First Nations Development Institute
Supporting Native American communities and cultural preservation.
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Resources for supporting Indigenous communities respectfully.
Respecting Indigenous Practices
Indigenous death practices are sacred and deeply connected to specific lands, languages, and spiritual beliefs. These practices vary greatly between nations and communities. If you're seeking to honor Indigenous traditions, connect with your tribal nation's cultural center or elders who can guide you according to proper protocols. Non-Indigenous people should approach with respect, humility, and understanding that many ceremonies are private and not meant for outsiders.