Bereaved Families of Ontario - Southwest Region

🌱 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on Sunday for our Seed Release and Remembrance Walk!

This year, we were honoured to introduce our new seed-bomb release using native, pollinator-friendly seeds. As these seeds grow and flourish, they will support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators - creating new life and beauty in our community. In many ways, this feels like a fitting tribute to our loved ones: their impact continues, their memory lives on, and the love we hold for them continues to grow.

See you next year! 💜

🌱✨ Join us for the Bereaved Families of Ontario Seed Release & Remembrance Walk ✨🌱

Honor the memory of your loved one while helping create beauty and hope in our community.

Our commemorative seed bombs are available for purchase! You can order online in advance or purchase them in person at Sunday's Seed Release & Remembrance Walk.

As we walk together in remembrance, we'll have the opportunity to scatter seeds, share memories, and celebrate the lives of those we hold in our hearts. Others may chose to scatter their seeds at home or in another cherished place of remembrance. Each seed bomb represents a lasting tribute, bringing new life and color to the world in memory of someone special.

💚 Order online today
💚 Or purchase your seed bombs in person on Sunday
💚 Join us for a meaningful morning of remembrance, reflection, and community

Together, we remember. Together, we grow.

6 more days!

🦋 Join Bereaved Families of Ontario – Southwest on Sunday, June 7th for a meaningful day of remembrance, connection, and hope. This year, we are introducing a new combined event: Seeds of Remembrance, followed by a community Memorial Walk.

🐝Our new seed-bomb release uses native, pollinator-friendly seeds that support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. This living tribute allows families to honour their loved ones in a way that continues to grow and flourish—transforming remembrance into lasting impact.

Following the seed-bomb release, participants are invited to walk together through Springbank Park, sharing in reflection, community, and support.

For more information and to register, please visit the link in our bio, or:
https://bfosw.ca/2026-seeds-of-remembrance-and-memorial-walk-june-7-2026/

Grief comes in many forms, including the loss of a beloved pet 💛

Join us for our Journey Through Grief event, a supportive space to honour and remember the animals who meant so much to us.

On Tuesday, May 26, from 10am-12pm, St. Joseph's Hospice of London will be hosting an event entitled: Journey Through Grief: Pet Loss. This event is designed to support individuals who have lost a beloved pet. This session will also support individuals who have lost a service animal.

This event will also be offered as a hybrid session using Microsoft Teams.

To register, please contact [email protected] or 519-931-3474.

We look forward to seeing you there!

You’re not alone in this.

All are welcome to drop in and join us this Saturday to 'beautify' the Memory Garden! 🌹🌿🌸

🌱 Join us as a community to help refresh our memorial garden and plant some new blooms!

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 starting at 11:00am 

Where: BFO-SW Memory Garden, Springbank Park, London ON (directions can be found on our website at bfosw.ca).
* In the event of rain or inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations and a rescheduled date will be shared via social media and e-news.

🌸 Please bring your own rake, gardening gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, and anything else you might need. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming the spring season together!

🌸International Bereaved Mother’s Day is observed this year on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It is a day to honour and recognize mothers who carry the loss of a child in their hearts. We hold close all bereaved mothers and acknowledge the enduring love they have for their children. You are seen, your motherhood matters, and your child is remembered.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our moms' peer support group for child loss, please reach out to [email protected].

On National Day of Mourning, we remember and honour those who have died as a result of workplace incidents. We acknowledge the impact of these losses on families, colleagues, and communities, and recognize the importance of continued efforts to prevent workplace fatalities. Their lives matter, their stories endure, and they will never be forgotten.

To learn more, visit ccohs.ca/events/mourning.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! From those of us at Bereaved Families of Ontario Southwest, we extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each of our wonderful volunteers!

Our compassionate and dedicated volunteers help support many of our programs, services, and events, including:

💛 Parent Loss peer support group
💛 Sibling Loss peer support group
💛 Partner/Spousal Loss peer support group
💛 Sudden Child Loss peer support group
💛 Moms' Child Loss peer support group
💛 Navigating Grief, a mixed loss peer support group
💛 Brighter Tomorrows, a children's grief peer support group
💛 One-to-one peer support
💛 Event and outreach support
💛 Bingo event support
💛 Organization & governance support

Thank you to everyone who generously shares their time, energy, skills, and heart with us! We are grateful for the difference you are making in the lives of grieving community members each and every day.

🌱 Seeds of Remembrance 🌱

Join Bereaved Families of Ontario – Southwest on June 7 for a meaningful day of remembrance, connection, and hope.

This year, we are introducing a new combined event: Seeds of Remembrance, followed by a community Memorial Walk through Springbank Park. Together, we will honour children and loved ones who have died in a way that is both heartfelt and sustainable.

Our new seed-bomb release uses native, pollinator-friendly seeds—creating a living tribute that grows and flourishes over time, supporting bees, butterflies, and our local environment. It’s a powerful way to transform remembrance into lasting impact.

💛 Ways to participate:
• Purchase seed bombs to release, take home, or place at a graveside
• Register as a walker and invite friends and family to sponsor you
• Or take part in both to remember and give back

🕊 Event Schedule:
• Light refreshments: 10:30 AM
• Seed bomb pick-up: 11:00 AM
• Memorial Walk begins: 11:15 AM

Together, we can honour loved ones while supporting children and families navigating grief and loss in our community.

🌿 Join us. Walk with us. Grow with us.
https://bfosw.ca/2026-seeds-of-remembrance-and-memorial-walk-june-7-2026/