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. Registration is not required to attend the event. All are welcome to join for this meaningful evening of remembrance. 

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Event Details:

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. (please allow time to pass through security)

Ceremony Begins: 7:00 p.m.

Presentation Concludes: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall Rotunda - 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

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Guests are welcome to stay for light refreshments and conversation following the ceremony. The event will conclude by 8:30 p.m.

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Online Memory Tag Sales Are Now Closed

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Thank you to everyone who purchased Memory Tags in honour of your loved ones. Online tag sales are now closed as of Monday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m. EST. A limited number of blank tags, made from cardstock, will be available at the event and can be personalised on site (handwritten - not printed). Each tag will be placed on the Trees at City Hill and remain there throughout the display until January 5, 2026. You’ll also receive a second tag to take home as a keepsake. Any unclaimed tags will be mailed out after the event.

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Event attendance is free! Trees of Light is open to everyone, and we welcome all community members to join us for this evening of remembrance and reflection. If cost is a barrier to participating in the Memory Tag portion of the event, please don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wishes to honour a loved one is able to take part.