Burnaby Hospice Society is a charitable organization committed to providing dignified, compassionate support to hospice patients and residents who are grieving.
Burnaby Hospice Society is a charitable organization committed to providing dignified, compassionate support to hospice patients and residents who are grieving.
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As a non-profit organization, donations and fundraisers allow us to carry out our work providing compassionate care and support to individuals needing palliative, bereavement or educational support. Events also help us build our community of supporters.
From time to time, generous and caring individuals wish to host third-party activities or events to raise funds on behalf of Burnaby Hospice Society. These fundraisers are organized and executed by an individual or group outside of the hospice society and in whole or in part benefit our organization. To learn more about these kinds of events and how we can support you,
please contact us at : [email protected].
Events and Outreach
This six-week support group offers a compassionate space for adults navigating loss. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor and co-facilitated by [TBD].
The group is designed to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss openly and honestly, while receiving care and understanding from others on a similar journey. While each session is grounded in research-informed approaches to bereavement, the heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Our Walking Group offers a gentle space to find comfort, share stories, and connect with fellow grievers and trained bereavement volunteers. Each week, the group meets for a 45-minute evening walk, followed by a stroll to a local coffee shop to relax, chat, and simply be in good company.
No experience with grief groups necessary — just come as you are.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Join us for Grief Coffee Hour, a weekly group where you can connect with others who understand loss. Each session is facilitated by our trained bereavement volunteers in a warm, welcoming space — come as you are, share or simply listen.
Grief Coffee Hour runs weekly starting September 8th, 2026.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
This group offers a compassionate space for adults who are grieving the loss of a spouse. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor.
Losing a spouse or partner brings a unique kind of grief, one that touches nearly every part of daily life. This group is designed to give you the opportunity to come together with peers in a safe space where you can share your experiences and learn new ways to navigate the grief of losing a partner. The heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who have lost a spouse or partner and are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
This six-week support group offers a compassionate space for adults navigating loss. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor and co-facilitated by [TBD].
The group is designed to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss openly and honestly, while receiving care and understanding from others on a similar journey. While each session is grounded in research-informed approaches to bereavement, the heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Losing an adult child is a profound and difficult grief — one that can be difficult to put into words, and one that others may not always know how to hold space for.
This support group is offered for parents who have lost a child aged 18 or older. Facilitated by our clinical counsellor, it is a place where you are welcome to share your story openly, hear the stories of others, and offer and receive support from those who truly understand.
In a culture that often avoids talking about loss, we hope this group offers you a space where your grief is met with gentleness and without judgment. This group will continue for a total of 6 weeks.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Join us for Grief Coffee Hour, a weekly group where you can connect with others who understand loss. Each session is facilitated by our trained bereavement volunteers in a warm, welcoming space — come as you are, share or simply listen.
Grief Coffee Hour runs weekly starting November 10th, 2026.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
This six-week support group offers a compassionate space for adults navigating loss. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor and co-facilitated by [TBD].
The group is designed to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss openly and honestly, while receiving care and understanding from others on a similar journey. While each session is grounded in research-informed approaches to bereavement, the heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Entering the first holiday season without your person can feel enormous, and there is no single manual for how to get through it.
This interactive workshop is designed with you in mind. You will have space to explore what this season might look like for you: how you're feeling, how to stay connected to your person, how to approach traditions, and how to take care of yourself. Most importantly, you'll be with others who understand — peers who are navigating this same season, without their person too.
There is no "should" here. You don't have to enjoy the festivities, and you don't have to tuck your grief away to be present for others. You may find that spending time with the people in your life brings comfort, even moments of joy, or you may not, and that's okay too. Whatever this season holds for you, Burnaby Hospice Society would like to walk through some of it with you.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Some people leave footprints on our hearts that time cannot erase. The Winter Memorial is an annual remembrance ceremony-- a meaningful evening to honour the people we have lost and find comfort in coming together.
This beautiful non-denominational memorial includes heartfelt readings, gentle live music, a candle-lighting ceremony, and light refreshments.
Whether you are newly grieving or carrying a loss from years past, you are welcome here.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Join us for Grief Coffee Hour, a weekly group where you can connect with others who understand loss. Each session is facilitated by our trained bereavement volunteers in a warm, welcoming space — come as you are, share or simply listen.
Grief Coffee Hour runs weekly starting January 5th, 2027.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
This six-week support group offers a compassionate space for adults navigating loss. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor and co-facilitated by [TBD].
The group is designed to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss openly and honestly, while receiving care and understanding from others on a similar journey. While each session is grounded in research-informed approaches to bereavement, the heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
📍RSVP for more details
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Join us for Grief Coffee Hour, a weekly group where you can connect with others who understand loss. Each session is facilitated by our trained bereavement volunteers in a warm, welcoming space — come as you are, share or simply listen.
Grief Coffee Hour runs weekly starting March 9th, 2027.
📍RSVP for more details
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
This six-week support group offers a compassionate space for adults navigating loss. Sessions run weekly for two hours each, and are facilitated by our clinical counsellor and co-facilitated by [TBD].
The group is designed to give you the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings about your loss openly and honestly, while receiving care and understanding from others on a similar journey. While each session is grounded in research-informed approaches to bereavement, the heart of the group is the natural sharing and connection that happens between members.
This group is open to adults 18 and older who are ready to explore their grief in a supported group setting.
📍RSVP for more details
🕐RSVP for more details
Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Join us for Grief Coffee Hour, a weekly group where you can connect with others who understand loss. Each session is facilitated by our trained bereavement volunteers in a warm, welcoming space — come as you are, share or simply listen.
Grief Coffee Hour runs weekly starting May 11th, 2027.
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Registration is mandatory. Please RSVP through our email or phone: [email protected] | 604.520.5087
Become A Volunteer with Burnaby Hospice Society
It has been said that volunteering is at the very core of a human being. No one has made it through life without someone's help. Step forward and make an impact by joining our volunteer team today.
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Your donation equips our care team with the resources to provide compassionate end-of-life support to our community.
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