Kansas City Programs

What can I expect at an In-Person Support Group?

In-person support groups offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space to connect with others who understand the experience of grief. No matter where you are in your grief journey or how long it has been since your loss, you are invited to join us for community and peer support.

HeartLight groups are led by trained peer facilitators who are fellow grievers and understand the challenges of navigating loss. Each gathering lasts about 90 minutes, and group sizes are typically small (3 to 10 members) to create a comfortable, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to share if they wish.

Learn more about how HeartLight Center creates a safe group space.

Learn more and register for support groups below:

Ongoing peer support and educational groups for people who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner, or significant other.
Meets monthly on the last Monday from 7-8:00 PM at Park Lawn Northland Chapel
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Join us for a social gathering with coffee and tea to connect with fellow grievers. Regardless of the relationship or how long ago the death occurred, you are welcome to attend.
Meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 10 am CT at Muehlebach Funeral Care.
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Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10am CT at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.
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Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am CT at Carson Speaks Chapel.
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NEW Meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 10 am CT at Terrace Park Lakeside Chapel.
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An ongoing peer support and educational group for people who have experienced a death loss (including but not limited to death of a spouse/partner, parent, child, sibling, aunt/uncle, cousin, mentor/colleague, friend…).
Scheduling details coming soon.

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Learning to Carry Loss: Understanding Your Unique Grief Educational Seminar

An educational seminar is designed to support you in better understanding your own experience of grief. There will be time for questions and participation is always optional.

Topics include:

Understanding grief and the many ways it can show up
Building a personal toolbox of skills to support you in your healing
Exploring ways to find meaning and purpose after loss
Strengthening resilience as you move forward at your own pace

Saturday, October 24 from 10 -11:30 AM | Park Lawn Funeral Home | 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO

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Guided Support Groups

Weekly guided support groups meet for a set number of sessions, offering a thoughtfully structured experience. Each group follows planned topics and materials to gently guide conversation and build continuity.

Guided support groups, at HeartLight, are led by trained peer facilitators who have completed the training specific to the weekly group they are leading. Each meeting will last approximately 90 minutes. Group size typically will range from 3 to 10 people.

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Facing the Mourning

Facing the Mourning is a 4-week, curriculum-based support group open to all types of losses. Participants will receive a manual prior to the group that details each week. The 4-week group is led by a facilitator trained in the Facing the Mourning curriculum. Each week, participants are invited to try different hands-on ways to work through their grief.

Dates: Thurs, Nov 5, 12, 19, & Dec 3

Time: 6:30pm CT

Location: 801 Northwest Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64155

Join our Team

HeartLight Center is Hiring!

HeartLight Community Liaison
10 hours/week
Kansas City Metro Area

Email Resume to info@heartlightcenter.org to apply

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Meet Jenny

Jenny is a dedicated professional driven by a calling to support those navigating the complexities of grief. Drawing on years of experience in the funeral home industry, she focuses on easing the pain of loss and helping widows and families find the connection and resources they need to avoid isolation.

Jenny also serves on the Board of Directors for the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and holds leadership roles with Adult Children of Aging Parents and The Golden Circle Senior Resource Group. A lifelong volunteer, she has served organizations such as Girl Scouts, Kansas City Hospice, and Catholic Charities.

She has been supporting grief care programming with Muehlebach Funeral Care and looks forward to bringing more grief support to the area through this partnership with HeartLight Center.