Grief

Bereaved Families of Ontario provides compassionate non-denominational mutual aid support for families and individuals who have lost a significant person to death. It provides contact information for the affiliated groups throughout Ontario. Local groups offer group meetings, programs, guidance and additional resources for parents, guardians and other family members. This website is for the Toronto area.

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides information and support for people who are dealing with a family member's last days. Included are discussion boards, Q & A's, and stories from people who have dealt with the death of a loved one. This site has information for patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network provides support services to bereaved parents and their families all over Ontario. We are Canada's leading educators promoting the sensitive care and management to families following a loss of a baby.

This publication presents strategies for coping with illness and dealing with associated grief when facing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This resource covers all stages of the grieving process, and offers information about what to expect, and how others (including children) can be supported. 

This web page explains what grief is and lists associated emotions and symptoms. It also give tips on dealing with loss, serious illness and death.