Hamilton's Academy of Grief & Loss

For families Hamilton's has served who have had a child die, we place an individual garden ornament in our specially planted Butterfly Garden.

An up-to-date, detailed listing of grief-related support and resources available throughout the state and beyond.

In a relaxed environment, guests who have experienced a death learn and discover practical ways to cope with their grief.

We offer Academy and Community events across the city and state. Find the full listing of upcoming events here.

Our dogs, Finland and Bear can be available to provide those who are grieving a special level of comfort and stress-relief at a difficult time.

First Viewing Support is for families who wish to have a grief support person present for their child or children at the family's first viewing.

Hamilton's offers 12 hours of continuing education, free of charge, for any Iowa Funeral Director. Find upcoming programs here.

Our extensive collection of books, periodicals, brochures and videos are available to check out.

We offer support for staff and students (pre-K-12) through our school grief groups, staff training, community grief response and grief resources.

This three-session program gives kids ages 8-12 a safe place to express their feelings and interact with other children who have experienced a loss.

This three-session program gives children ages 4-7 a safe place to express their feelings and interact with other grieving children.

The families we have served each year are invited to a special dedication ceremony, in partnership with the Blank Park Zoo.

We offer our services for free to families who have experienced a miscarriage, along with a special service honoring their child.

Wide variety of resources covering a range of topics related to grief and loss.

The Academy provides tours at any of our funeral homes and crematory facilities for all types of groups and for all ages.