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
Bereaved Families Facilitator Training 2015
The 2015 edition of our Facilitator Training was held on Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first purpose of this training was to educate people who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death about the Programs & Services offered by Bereaved Families. We then […]
Scotiabank donates $5,000 to BFO Fundraiser
Thank you to Scotiabank for the $5,000.00 donation to our Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser!! We are pleased to announce that this generous donation increased the total amount raised this year to $24,000.00! Pictured are, Rachelle Lamond, Donna Mohamed, Alain Berger, Joanne Ouellette, Ashley Piette and Sheila Youmelle. The Scotiabank ladies have been a great help […]