Local grief support
Losing a loved one is a unique, complex, and heartbreaking experience for anyone. For those in the Cedar Valley wading through grief's complexities, Locke Funeral Services is here with support for every stage of the non-linear journey.
Local grief support meetings
Grief shouldn't be navigated alone, and with Locke, it doesn't have to be. We offer continuous care with resources to meet you where you're at and help you get through the throes of grief with meaningful support.
- Weekly support group meetings
- Twice Monthly support groups for survivors of suicide
- Access to Locke’s Continuous Care Coordinator
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Grief support daytime meetings
Support groups are open to the public. Come together with other grieving members of the community for support wherever you are in your grief.
1:30 – 2:30
Location:
Locke at Tower Park
41440 Kimball, Waterloo
Thursday dates:
- January 15, 22, 29
- February 5, 12, 19, 26
- March 5, 12, 19, 26
Suicide grief support meetings
We will work together to humanize suicide survivors’ grief and create a safe environment to share about our loved one, and also share about what we are dealing with on this journey.
You can learn more here.
Time:
5:30 – 6:30
Location:
Locke at Tower Park
41440 Kimball, Waterloo
Biweekly Wednesday dates:
- January 7, 21
- February 4, 18
- March 4, 18
Upcoming suicide survivors support group meetings
Our Suicide Survivors Support Group Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Locke at Tower Park.
Weather Alert: If schools are closed due to weather, meetings will be canceled.
Grief Support Articles
Understanding your grief can be difficult. Sometimes finding your footing means coming to one of our meetings for community. Other times it means exploring our articles to explore the realities of managing grief as life keeps moving.
