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 […]
BFO-Cornwall’s 18th Annual Gala
BFO-Cornwall’s 18th Annual Gala September 15th, 2018 This annual Gala has been the “Signature Event” for Bereaved Families since 2001. Its goal has always been to support our Children & Youth Bereavement Services.It was a packed house at the Best Western Parkway Inn last evening and the energy was uplifting! Our guests were treated to […]
Book of the Month: Grief Works – Stories of Life, Death and Surviving
Book of the Month: Grief Works – Stories of Life, Death and Surviving Death is the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood. So many of us feel awkward and uncertain around death, and shy away from talking honestly with family and friends. Grief Works is a compassionate guide that will […]
Charities for the 2018 Ghost Walk
Charities for the 2018 Ghost Walk Bereaved Families is honoured to have been chosen as one of the Charities for the Ghost Walk 2018. We appreciate that the committee believes in the work that we do in the community and that they acknowledge our contribution by selecting our agency to receive funds that will sponsor […]
Testimonial Series: Jack
Jack’s son was killed in an automobile accident in March 2002. He and his wife attended a Closed Group for “Loss of a Child” shortly after the accident. A summary of their testimonial is the following: “We thank Bereaved Families for bringing us through the hardest years of our lives”. To this day, Jack is […]
Testimonial Series: Francis
Francis has lost many loved ones through death. He learned that grief was a very unique kind of pain and that there was an agency in Cornwall to help the bereaved. In January 2015, he joined the Board of Directors. A year later, he became Board President. Francis works tirelessly to bring public awareness about […]
Testimonial Series: Denise
Denise lost her husband, companion and best friend after a prolonged illness. The emptiness and loneliness she felt were overwhelming. She came to Bereaved Families for support. Now, a few years later, Denise has trained to become a Facilitator and Co-Facilitates the Closed Groups for “Loss of a Spouse”. She admits that helping others who […]
Testimonial Series: Monique
Monique was devastated when she lost her husband. He had beaten cancer when they were a very young couple. But this time, it was not meant to be. Monique reached out to Bereaved Families and appreciated the support she received as she dealt with the overwhelming feelings of widowhood and all secondary losses she also […]