Bereavement Support

We believe when one experiences the death of a loved one, they need the support of family, friends and peers. Bruce Peninsula Hospice offers a number of bereavement services to those residing on the Bruce Peninsula and adjacent area of Georgian Bluffs, including:

Bereavement Support Groups

Support groups provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment for individuals and families to learn about grief and how to manage it, share stories and meet others who have also experienced the death of a loved one.

One-to-One Bereavement Support

For those who prefer an individual setting, we also offer a confidential one-to-one service to help connect with someone who can provide gentle support and a listening ear.

Education and Resources

From time to time, we offer public workshops and information sessions about grief and bereavement.

Bereavement Support Group

We share our stories of our grief about the death of a loved one and offer support to each other with the help of experienced facilitators. There will also be a short video about the grief journey at each meeting.

-> Fall 2025 Bereavement Support Group, Wednesdays, 1:30pm-3:00pm, starting October 8, 2025. Click here for details.

Grief Support For Children and Youth

We Serve

Children and adolescents from 18 mos to 18 years old. Sessions are offered 1-to-1 with a trained grief specialist and are between 30 and 50 minutes in length.

We Offer

An opportunity to have a safe space for young people to explore feelings related to death-related loss 1-to-1 with someone who can objectively listen. Sessions are in a neutral space and can happen once a week, a few times a month, every so often – it is up to young grievers and their caregivers to decide what works best.

What These Sessions Can Look Like

Sessions can include expressive arts-based – writing, drawing, creating, enacting – and play-based activities. Exploration of grief can also include making a digital story (short film) about the experience. Digital stories are often used to help navigate the emotions and process the realities of moving forward with grief.

Next Steps

For more information or to send a referral, please contact:

Nancy Forgrave, Executive Director manager@bphospice.ca

Keri-Lyn Durant, Coordinator, Child & Youth Services childyouthgrief@bphospice.ca

We’re Only A Click Away

Have questions about Bereavement Support or looking to receive care? Submit the form below, and a member of our Bereavement team would be happy to assist you in confidence.

Get In Touch

Mail: 369 Mary Street, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
Phone: (519) 534-1260 ext. 5612
Email: info@bphospice.ca
Fax: (519) 534-5159

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