Grief Walk in Cedarvale Park
2024-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Grief Walk and Picnic in Cedarvale Park on July 27th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST. This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey while being in nature. 🌳
Please make sure to RSVP for the walk no later than Friday, July 26, at 4 pm. Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group Details:
Date and Time: July 27th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Where: Cedarvale Park- right across from St. Clair West subway station
Facilitator: Monica, Moody and Daniel
Click Here to Register.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.

Spousal Loss Drop-In Support Group
2024-08-06 18:30 - 2024-09-03 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our virtual/online Spousal Loss Drop-In group on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6:30-8:30 PM EST. This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️
Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the group.
Group Details:
Date: August 6th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Facilitator: Jenn, Michael and Christine
Click Here to Register.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.

Walk to Remember
2024-09-21
Our highly anticipated fundraising event, Walk to Remember, is back! Join Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto in partnership with the Centre for Grief & Healing on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga for a day of connection and remembrance.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Location: Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd W)
Time: TBA
Join as a team or as an individual and raise essential grief support funds for our organisations, in honour of your loved ones who are no longer here. There will be a 5K route set up at Lakeside Park in Mississauga, as well as spaces for remembrance featuring activities facilitated by our community partners.
Please know that funds raised from this event will help to reduce our wait times, and ensure we can continue providing free grief supports for those in the community that require our services. Event timing and additional details will be shared closer-to. This is a rain or shine, and dog-friendly event. See you there!
Click Here to Donate and Learn More About Walk to Remember.
Please demonstrate your intent to attend the event by filling out this form.

Good Mourning Festival
2024-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
On Saturday November 2, 2024 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM we are excited to be a part of Evergreen’s second annual Good Mourning Festival!
The festival invites the public to come together to reclaim death as a special part of life. This event is dedicated to exploring and honouring the significance of mourning in public spaces. In a world where grief is often private and hidden, the Good Mourning Festival invites you to celebrate the profound communal aspects of mourning. Through workshops, food, shopping, art installations, walks and more, we create a space where grief can be expressed, shared and understood.
The Good Mourning Festival is more than an event – it’s a chance for people to embrace the full spectrum of human emotion in our public spaces. See below for details on each day and to find out how to register for Octobers offerings.
To learn more click here: https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival-2024/
At the event we will be hosting two drop-in support groups, registration is through the following links:
Spousal Loss Peer Support Group: https://forms.gle/fYY83dpQuxQTj5Ut8
Family & Friend Loss Peer Support Group: https://forms.gle/8SVyj7TTQ9EUxPXk8

Spousal Loss Peer Support Group @ The Good Mourning Festival
2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Spousal Loss Peer Support Group taking place on Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00AM to 12:30PM EST at Evergreen Brick Works’ Good Mourning Festival (meeting room details will be circulated closer to the date). This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️
Groups will take place in a private meeting room at Evergreen Brick Works and are facilitated by two trained peer support facilitators with ten (10) participants in each group. Please arrive early to ensure you find parking and have time to explore the installations for the festival. At least 10 minutes before the group begins please find the BFO-Toronto table to let the team know that you have arrived.
Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group Details:
Date: November 2nd, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Location: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.
Click here to register for this group: https://forms.gle/fYY83dpQuxQTj5Ut8

Family & Friend Loss Peer Support Group @ The Good Mourning Festival
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Family & Friend Loss Peer Support Group taking place on Saturday, November 2nd from 1:00PM to 2:30PM EST at Evergreen Brick Works’ Good Mourning Festival (meeting room details will be circulated closer to the date). This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️
Groups will take place in a private meeting room at Evergreen Brick Works and are facilitated by two trained peer support facilitators with ten (10) participants in each group. Please arrive early to ensure you find parking and have time to explore the installations for the festival. At least 10 minutes before the group begins please find the BFO-Toronto table to let the team know that you have arrived.
Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group Details:
Date: November 2nd, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Location: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.
Click here to register for this group: https://forms.gle/8SVyj7TTQ9EUxPXk8

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Grief Support
2025-02-24 18:30 - 2025-03-31 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
BFO-Toronto & BFO Halton/Peel invite you to join our BIPOC grief support group, starting on February 24 on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET. Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s come together in a safe and welcoming space to share, heal, and support one another. This 6-week online support group is created by and for individuals to build a supportive BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community as we navigate grief together.
Details
When: Mondays Feb 24 – Mar 31
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Online via Zoom

Click here to register now!

Walk to Remember
2025-09-20 | Lakeside Park, 2268 Lakeshore Rd West, Mississauga, Canada
Fundraising is now open for our much-loved annual fundraising event, Walk to Remember, in partnership with The Centre for Grief and Healing Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton Peel.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20 at Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd West) Time TBC
Important Note: Joining a team or setting up a fundraising page does not automatically register you to attend Walk to Remember.
Register here: Registration Form- Event Day
Additional event details:
– Free parking is available at Lakeside Park;
– Washrooms are onsite;
– This is a rain or shine event;
– Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash. If you wish to take your dog off-leash, there is a designated off-leash area in the park.
Join as a team or as an individual and raise essential grief support funds for our organization, in honour of your loved ones who are no longer here. There will be a 5K route set up at Lakeside Park in Mississauga, as well as spaces for reflection and remembrance featuring activities from our community partners.

Trees of Light
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto City Hall Rotunda, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2, Canada
Every December, we gather for our annual Trees of Light Ceremony — a warm and magical evening that brings our community together to remember and honour those we have lost. This year, we’re thrilled to partner with the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO–Halton Peel) to make this cherished tradition even more meaningful and accessible to our broader grief community.
The evening will be filled with performances of poetry and music, creating a space to reflect, connect, and commemorate the lives of our loved ones. We will conclude with the lighting of the trees, a highlight of the ceremony, followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to connect with each other.
Once again, we are offering personalized silver tags with the name of your loved one for $35 each or $100 for three, and gold tags for $100 each. Tag sales close on Monday, December 1 at 12 PM, limited blank tags will be available at the event and can be personalized on site (hand written- not printed). Each tag purchased will be placed on the trees at City Hall and remain there throughout the display into the new year (January 5th). You’ll also receive a second tag to take home as a keepsake. Any unclaimed tags will be mailed out after the event (or once the Canada Post strike is resolved). We want everyone to feel welcome at Trees of Light. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jsmart@bfotoronto.ca—we’re committed to making sure everyone can participate.
Click here to register and/or order tags. If you prefer to order your tags by form or over the phone, please call BFO-Toronto at (416) 440-0290.
A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Scotia Wealth Management – The Farwell Group, for their continued support, and to Waratah Capital Advisors, our Silver Sponsors, for helping make this special event possible year after year, Dignity Memorial as our annual print sponsor, Mount Pleasant Group for sponsorship of our Hot Chocolate Station.

Bids of Hope
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-27
Bids of Hope
Virtual Silent Auction | February 17 to 27, 2026
We are proud to introduce Bids of Hope, a virtual silent auction created in partnership with Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto.
From February 17 to 27, 2026, our community will come together online to bid on thoughtfully donated items, unique experiences, and local offerings, all in support of free, peer-based grief support programs.
Why It Matters
At Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto, we believe that no one should have to navigate grief alone or face financial barriers to receiving support. Every dollar raised through Bids of Hope helps ensure our programs remain accessible, compassionate, and free of charge for individuals and families experiencing the loss of someone significant.
How You Can Get Involved
Become a sponsor and align your business with community care
Bid and share the auction with your network
Help spread the word on social media
The auction site will be launching soon! In the meantime, we welcoming sponsors who want to make a meaningful impact.
Together, We Create Hope
Bids of Hope is more than a fundraiser…it’s a community coming together to ensure grief support remains available to those who need it most!
If you are interested in donating, sponsoring, or learning more, please contact us at info@bfotoronto.ca
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CLICK HERE TO START YOUR BIDS!
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Check out some of the great products and services available for bidding – MORE TO COME!

Downtown Winery – 3 Bottles of Wine

Be Yopa Wellness – One Month Unlimited

Dignity Memorial – 4 Gold Centre Ice Tickets

Into the Blu – One Blu Room Session

Foreign Affair Winery – 2 Bottles Wine & Complimentary Tasting Card

Downtown Sap & Relaxation – 90 Minute Ayurvedic Massage

Body & Soul – Shining Bright Spa Package

HUB Climbing – One Full Day Pass

Holistic Eleanor – 1 Hour Holistic Massage Session
