It is often hard to know what to say to a friend who has lost a loved one to suicide. Though you cannot make the pain go away, your support can be key to helping your friend through this difficult loss. There are many ways to help. Listed below are a few strategies that may […]
Teen Workshop a Resounding Success
Our Teen Workshop, held on April 29th, was a resounding success! Nine teens and five Grief Facilitators spent the day together, sharing the stories of their losses, their pain, their grief and working on several memorabilia projects that everyone could bring home as a reminder of their day. Thanks to everyone for their honesty, candour […]
Spouse or Partner Loss
Most prominent needs expressed by spouses and partners who have lost their mates as they pass through the various phases of the grief process: I need to be with others who know what I’m feeling I need help in accepting the loss I have experienced I need strength to deal with my present situation I […]
A Parent’s Guide to Grief in Adolescents
Ways To Help Adolescents Cope with Loss… Be alert to nonverbal behaviours of adolescents following a death-related situation. While they may be unable to tell you directly about their pain, they may be expressing it by being quiet and moody or by acting in a dangerous and reckless manner. Be willing to share your own […]
Thank You For Your Time!
We would like to thank all our wonderful volunteers who made our 19th Annual Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony, as well as the month-long Memory Tree Booth such a success this year! The generous gift of your valuable time is greatly appreciated by the Staff, Facilitators and Board of Directors of BFO.
Best Wishes from BFO-Cornwall
The Board members, Staff, Facilitators and Volunteers at BFO wish you as Merry a Christmas as is possible as you navigate through your grief process. May you find the strength to be kind to yourself and may you be blessed with empathetic, understanding and compassionate family members and friends who will journey with you. May […]
Annual Candlelight Remembrance Service 2015
Many thanks to our board members, facilitators and volunteers for all your help in the preparations and participation in our Annual Candlelight Remembrance Service!
Lighting of the Memory Tree 2015
Over 100 people attended the lighting of the Memory Tree on Sunday, November 29th at the Cornwall Square. The Centennial Choir performed during the ceremony, graciously giving their time and talents once again. BFO appreciates your participation at our annual event. Jack Terry, our Master of Ceremony, provided the history of BFO in Cornwall and […]
Solemn Ceremony | Cornwall Standard Freeholder
There will always be people like Kelly Gordon. Gordon lost her one-week-old daughter Addyson five years ago. But thankfully, for 30 years now, the Bereaved Families of Ontario-Cornwall have been there to turn grief into something positive. Source: Solemn Ceremony | Cornwall Standard Freeholder
Keeping Memories Alive, While Coping with Grief at the Holidays | Cornwall Seaway News
CORNWALL, Ontario – Bereaved Families of Ontario once again marked the holiday season with the lighting of its Memory Tree at the Cornwall Square. Source: Keeping Memories Alive, While Coping with Grief at the Holidays – Cornwall Seaway News