Grief & Bereavement Resources

Many families find comfort in knowledge, understanding, support and hope. Often, you can be helped through your grief by expressing your needs and feelings to someone who understands the process and genuinely cares.

Below is a listing of free bereavement & supportive care resources available in the community, with more specialized resources for children found here.

We are here for you and your family. Please take the opportunity to talk with us, and we will guide you through the many community resources available to help you through your grief.

Community Resources

Carpenter Hospice, Burlington

For more information, contact their Bereavement Care Coordinator at 905-631-9994, extension 135.
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Acclaim Health, Halton

 For more information, contact Community Support Services at (905) 827-8800 or 1-800-387-7127. Providing Bereavement Support, S pousal Support Groups, Alzheimer Services, Volunteer Visiting, Palliative Care Consultation.
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You Aren't Alone

While the experience of grief can be very isolating, we would like to help you take steps to counter the feelings of loneliness and disconnection. While the articles in our grief library (see below) can make a difference in your day-to-day life, please do not hesitate to call us should you need additional support. We will do our best to listen to your needs and provide a referral to local resources in our community who are here to help you on your journey through grief.

It's OK to not be OK. 


We invite you to explore some of the links & articles below, which can offer some guidance and support to all of us, those who are grieving and those providing support.


Refuge in Grief


MyGrief.ca


How to Survive Early Grief


The Early Days of Grief


A Library of Grief Articles

Children's Grief & Bereavement Resources

The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children

For more information, contact (905) 337-2333 or info@grievingchildrenlighthouse.org.
The Lighthouse is a safe place where grieving children, youth and families support each other as they move through their grief journey. The offer free and open-ended grief support programming, which means that families can use its services and resources for as long as they need to. Lighthouse also offers numerous free printable resources for children and families, which we've linked below for you to access.
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Bereaved Families of Ontario - South Central Region

Bereaved Families of Ontario provides support for grieving children and parents in Burlington, Hamilton, the counties of Brant, Norfolk, Haldimand and the Niagara Region. They offer a number of support groups and educational programs, and the services are free and confidential.
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Camp Keaton (Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice)

Camp Keaton Hamilton is a bereavement camp for children and teenagers, ages 7 to 17, grieving a significant death. Camp Keaton provides a traditional, fun and high-energy camp experience, combined with grief education and emotional support.
Through outdoor play and activities, empowering and supporting grieving children and youth.

The camp is staffed by bereavement counsellors and community volunteers professionally trained by child bereavement experts.

This year, the camp runs from Friday, June 9 - Sunday, June 11, 2023.  Camper applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, March 24, 2023.  Acceptance into the Camp Keaton Program will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Camp Keaton

Children and Funerals

End of life rituals aren't adult activities, they're HUMAN activities...this is a great video that talks about the importance of including children in the process of celebrating the life of someone special.

MyGrief.ca

MyGrief.ca was developed by a national team of researchers, educators, health care providers and family members who have “been there”. It allows users to explore their grief from the comfort of their own home, at any time of day, and at their own pace. It is free for Canadians and confidential.  

Find out how to:
  • Recognize how grief affects you both before and after death
  • Face emotions such as sadness, loneliness, anger, guilt and fear
  • Manage situations that trigger your grief
  • Understand how grief can vary among family members
  • Deal with unhelpful comments and unwanted advice
  • Find a way forward
MyGrief.ca can help you understand and work through your grief. It was developed by families and grief experts, and shares stories and videos from people who have gone through the process themselves.