Finding support

HeartLight Center Grief Services

Cress Funeral and Cremation Services has partnered with HeartLight to provide a variety of grief support groups, educational resources, and special programs focused on healing after loss. In the weeks, months, or years ahead, we invite you, your family, and friends to connect with HeartLight Center in a way that feels meaningful and supportive to you.

HeartLight Center is a not-for-profit with a mission to provide meaningful, accessible grief support and education. HeartLight offers virtual and in-person grief support groups, workshops, seminars, and resources for individuals and organizations. 


If you have experienced a loss, or are supporting someone who has had a loss, we invite you to connect with HeartLight to find helpful resources, programs and a caring community.

We encourage you to visit www.heartlightcenter.org.


The holiday season can be filled with emotions that can be more profound and surprising than other times of the year, especially for individuals who are grieving.

Join a Grief Support Group

Grief Support Circle: Open Support for Any Death Loss

Sun Prairie Grief Support Circle

1310 Emerald Terrace, 

Sun Prairie, WI 53590


Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 5:00 – 6:30pm

East Washington Grief Support Circle

3325 E Washington Ave, 

Madison, WI 53704 


Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 4:00 – 5:30pm

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Writing Through Grief Workshop

Thursday, November 19th | 6:00PM-7:30 PM 


Join us for a gentle, guided writing experience where you can explore memories, feelings and meaning after loss. Through simple prompts and reflection, writing can become a path toward healing and hope. No writing experience is needed, self-care breaks are included and all are welcome at any stage of the grief journey. 


150 Bella Vista Dr,

Madison, WI 53717

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2nd Annual Community Ofrenda

In the spirit of Día de los Muertos, Cress invites you to join us in joyful remembrance and celebration. Come add a photograph, memento, or heartfelt note to our Community Ofrendas at 4 of our locations. It’s a beautiful way to welcome the memory and presence of your loved ones this season.


En el espíritu de Día de Muertos, Cress te invita a unirte a nosotros en un recuerdo y celebración alegres. Ven y añade una fotografía, un recuerdo o una nota sincera a nuestras Ofrendas Comunitarias en 4 de nuestras ubicaciones. Es una hermosa manera de dar la bienvenida a la memoria y presencia de tus seres queridos esta temporada.


Dates: Friday, October 30 – Tuesday, November 3 rd 

Fechas: del viernes 30 de octubre al martes 3 de noviembre 

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Grief & The Holidays Workshop (East Washington

No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone during holidays. This workshop is a way to get some support and helpful tips when grieving around the holiday season. We will discuss coping with emotions, how to handle triggering traditions, and ways to navigate social and familial events.


Location: 3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suggested Donation: $20


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Grief and the Holidays Workshop (Speedway Road)

No matter what you celebrate, it’s important to know that you aren’t alone during holidays. This workshop is a way to get some support and helpful tips when grieving around the holiday season. We will discuss coping with emotions, how to handle triggering traditions, and ways to navigate social and familial events.


Location: 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suggested Donation: $20



Supporting Grief Through TRE®

Supporting Grief Through TRE®

Join Riset Resiliency and HeartLight Center for a monthly TRE® practice group offering space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and support your nervous system as you navigate loss, change, and the emotions that come with them. Each session includes:

-Continue your TRE® practice

-Space to process

-Receive individual support


*Completion of an Intro to TRE® Series is required before joining the drop-in group.


Location: 325 E Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin 537043

Time: Second Tuesday of the month, 9:30 AM

"Welcome to HeartLight Center, my name is Jenn and on behalf of the Heartlight community, we are glad you are here.


At HeartLight, we know your story is unique and the pain of grief can be intensely personal. That doesn’t mean you have to face it alone.


HeartLight Center is a not-for-profit offering meaningful, accessible grief support and education. HeartLight offers virtual and in-person grief support groups, workshops, seminars, and resources for individuals and organizations.


HeartLight has an extended professional support network so we can best meet your needs as you gain strength and peace through your personal grief journey.


We encourage you to visit www.heartlightcenter.org."

~ Jenn Flaum

Executive Director