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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.

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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
Access to Locke’s Continuous Care Coordinator

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Grief support daytime meetings

Support groups are open to the public, free of charge. Feel free to bring a friend.

Come together with other grieving members of the community for support wherever you are in your grief.

Time:

1:00 – 2:30

Location:

Locke on 4th
1519 West Fourth Street, Waterloo

Thursday dates:

August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
Groups resume January 7, 2027

Grief support evening meetings

Support groups are open to the public, free of charge. Feel free to bring a friend.

Come together with other grieving members of the community for support wherever you are in your grief.

Time:

5:00 – 6:30

Location:

Locke at Tower Park
41440 Kimball, Waterloo

Thursday Dates:

Evening weekly meetings will be paused this summer and resume September 10th

September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
Groups will resume January 7, 2027

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.