We are happy to announce that our in person group sessions will resume on November 25th, 2021 at the Starbright Centre from 6 to 8pm. To attend, please register through our registration form on our website: https://bfoser.ca/support-and-share/. Covid protocols will be followed for in person sessions. Attendees will be required to show proof of 2 […]
Portraits to Remember – October 1st to 31st, 2021
Honour your loved ones by commemorating a special memory. A wonderful graphic artist, Tiffany Dnaka, has partnered with BFO South Eastern Region to bring our October fundraiser “Portraits to Remember” to life. She enhances images that represent our special memories with a beautiful watercolour treatment creating art to display throughout the house. She started her […]
JOURNÉE MONDIALE DE PRÉVENTION DU SUICIDE 2021
Un décès sur 100 dans le monde est le résultat d’un suicide. Cela peut affecter chacun d’entre nous. Chaque suicide a un impact profond sur ceux qui les entourent. Cependant, en sensibilisant le public, en réduisant la stigmatisation entourant le suicide et en encourageant une action bien informée, nous pouvons réduire les cas de suicide […]
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2021
One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide. It can affect every one of us. Each and every suicide is devastating and has a profound impact on those around them. However, by raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. […]
2nd Facilitator Training
Our BFO team is happy to have been able to start a second round of facilitator training this past weekend! Each facilitator completes an in person training session and then continues on to shadow experienced facilitators to complete their training. We are getting closer and closer to being able to open our doors and offer […]
Day of Mourning 2021
For the Day of Mourning 2021, we partnered with Owen Goodwin to help spread awareness about this important day. This day remembers those we have lost in work place accidents. These accidents are often preventable. This day helps to remind us to keep our workers safe. The below passage is what Owen shared with us […]
Inspiring hope with Spring Baskets 2021
A total of 20 Spring Baskets were delivered this week to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Eamers Corners, Central Public School, Bridgewood, and Marie-Tanguay. The objective was to help inspire hope and healing for children who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. We wish to thank Kid’s Korner for their donation of toys […]
BFO Returns to the Cornwall Area
On November 17, 2020, the Standard Freeholder ran an article announcing the BFO’s return to the Cornwall area. We are currently in the process of rebranding ourselves as BFO – South Easter Region. We will officially launch our new name in the coming months. At the moment, we are busy training our facilitators and working […]
Candlelight Remembrance Service
One of our Bereaved Families traditions lives on due to the generous spirit of the Knox-St.Paul’s Faith Community. They wish to continue to host the Candlelight Remembrance Service that we have held at their location for the last 10 years. Please join us to remember and pay tribute to your loved ones who will be […]
2018 Candlelight Remembrance Service
2018 Candlelight Remembrance Service Our 2018 Candlelight Remembrance Service was held on Wednesday evening, December 12th. Many bereaved joined us to remember their lost loved ones and to share their grief, their tears and their smiles. As each person lit their candle, its light shone bright. And all of these lights shining together gave us […]