Hosted every December by Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto (BFO-Toronto), the annual Trees of Light Ceremony is a warm and magic evening that brings the community together to remember and honour those we have lost. This year, the Centre for Grief and Healing is honoured to be joining BFO-Toronto as a partner to make this cherished tradition even more meaningful and accessible to our broader grief community. This year’s Trees of Light Ceremony is taking place on Thursday, December 11 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Toronto City Hall Rotunda (100 Queen Street West).

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The evening will be filled with performances of poetry and music, creating a space to reflect, connect, and commemorate the lives of our loved ones. We will conclude with the lighting of the trees, a highlight of the ceremony, followed by light refreshments and the opportunity to connect with each other.

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We are offering personalized silver tags with the name of your loved one for $35 each or $100 for three, and gold tags for $100 each. Tag sales close on Monday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m. EST, and limited blank tags will be available at the event and can be personalized on site (hand written - not printed). Each tag purchased will be placed on the trees at City Hall and remain there throughout the display into the new year (January 5th). You’ll also receive a second tag to take home as a keepsake. Any unclaimed tags will be mailed out after the event (or once the Canada Post strike is resolved).

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Click Here to Purchase Memory Tags

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​We want everyone to feel welcome at Trees of Light. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca — we’re committed to making sure everyone can participate.