This weekend saw the addition of 5 new facilitators after successfully undergoing the training. A big welcome to the new group, from left Eugenie, Jessica, Lissa, the trainer Mary Alanna, Diane and Natalie,
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Diversity Cornwall Comedy Show
Diversity Cornwall is having a comedy show on June 10. Hosted by Jesse Reynolds with headliner Kyle Brownrigg!
May 20 – BFO-SER BBQ Fundraiser!
BFO-SER will be holding a BBQ fundraiser on May 20, 2022 to be held at FreshCo on Ninth & Marlborough from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come meet our Volunteers and pick up a hotdog or two in support of Bereaved Families of Ontario – South Eastern Region before doing you groceries… not on an […]
Inspiring hope with Spring Baskets 2022
35 Spring Baskets were delivered this year across SDG including Cornwall and from Bainsville to Ingleside. 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 The Happy Popcorn Co., Kid’s Korner for their donation of toys for the baskets, as […]
Our Group Sessions are back!
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 […]
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 […]