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Join us for World Candle Lighting Day | December 7th, 2025 Click here to Learn more

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Join A Circle of
Support & Hope

Heartfelt Seward supports parents who are grieving the loss of a child as they remember and celebrate the lives of their children.

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About
Heartfelt

Heartfelt was founded in 2002 with a heartfelt commitment:

 

To aid our fellow grieving parents.

 

Since then, our dedication has shown in impactful ways. We created a Children's Memorial in Seward and established an outreach group, offering invaluable resources and unwavering support for all those who grieve.

 

As we reach out to those outside of our community, we seek to be a circle of support and hope for everyone.

 

We are here For Healing.

Upcoming 
Events

Wicked Wine Run/Walk

October 12th, 2025 

1:30pm - Walk/ Run

2:30pm - Stroll

Food Trucks and Vendors from 1:00-4:00pm

Music By Stan Mitchell: 2:30-4:00pm

At Junto Winery

1356 182nd Road, Seward

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World Candle
Lighting Day

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Starting at 7:00pm

Candles will be lit for one hour as parents honor their children who have left this world too soon.

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Come together as we join the wave of light and remembrance from all around the world.

Heartfelt Children’s Memorial

115 Hillcrest Drive

Seward, NE 68434

Heartfelt's Annual 
Remembrance

May 24th, 2026

Starting at 3:00pm

Welcome
Opening
Dedication of New Sign
Honor New Donors
Remembering Our Children
Dedication of New Bricks

Heartfelt Children’s Memorial

115 Hillcrest Drive

Seward, NE 68434

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Past
Events

Wicked Wine Run/Walk

at Junto Winery

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Ways To
Connect

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Visit The Memorial

A peaceful, neutral environment for families to recall with fondness the memories our children have given us.

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Connections

A community of life-long relationships founded on support, love, and understanding after the loss of a child.

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For Healing

A caring outreach group helping hurting hearts heal through resources and support at the time of loss.

Ways To
Give

New Water Fountain Memorial Unveiled

Heartfelt is proud to introduce a new memorial water fountain, thoughtfully placed to honor and remember those we've lost. This peaceful addition serves as a place for reflection, connection, and healing—a gentle reminder that love and memory continue to flow through our community. We invite you to visit, pause, and reflect by the fountain as we continue to support one another in grief and hope.

Featured Resources
For Healing

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Grief - Normal & Natural

Sometimes we worry about grieving in a healthy way. See these normal grieving experiences.

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Practical Ideas for Mourning

Mourning is necessary. See these ideas for helping hurting hearts heal across all ages.

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Counseling & Support

Find counseling and support group contact information for everyone feeling loss.

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Resources for Grieving Parents

Resources to help you understand your own grief and assist in the difficult healing process.

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Get in Touch

Have a question? Want more information? Would you like to become a volunteer? Let us know!

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