Current and Past Events
Current Events
Butterfly Remembrance Event
When: June 7th, 2026 / 3:00 PM
Where: The Beechwood Cemetery
AGM Registration Link
When: June 24th, 2026 / 7:00 PM
Where: Virtual Event
Organizer: Bereaved Families of Ontario Ottawa-Region, (613) 567-4278, office@bfo-ottawa.org
OVERVIEW:
Join us over Zoom for a review of the 2025 accomplishments and financials and a look ahead to what’s next in 2026.
Candlelight Memorial Event, save the date.
When: November 29th, 2026 / Time TBD
Where: The Beechwood Cemetery
OVERVIEW:
This 34th annual Candlelight Remembrance Event is an afternoon for people to be supported by a circle of community to honour their grief and commemorate the people in their lives who have died.
Join us as we spend meaningful time together to cherish, remember and celebrate our person through ceremony, hope and inspiration.
DETAILS:
To Follow.
Past Events
November 30 / 2025 / 3:00 PM
Candlelight Remembrance Event
The 2025 Candlelight Remembrance Event will be held on November 30 at 3:00 to 4:30pm.
This 33rd annual Candlelight Remembrance Event is an afternoon for people to be supported by a circle of community to honour their grief and commemorate the people in their lives who have died.
Join us as we spend meaningful time together to cherish, remember and celebrate our person through ceremony, hope and inspiration.
The afternoon includes:
- Guest speaker – Caitlin Morrison, Sister and Executive Director of the Matthew Perry House
- Slideshow photo tribute of your person
- Storytelling & Musical accompaniment
- Candlelight remembrance ceremony
- Personalize a memory ornament to take home
- Reception and light refreshments to follow
July 12 / 2025 / 9:00 PM
Swing in Jack’s Memory
Each summer, the Jack Ferguson Foundation hosts a heartfelt golf tournament to honour the life of Jack Ferguson and raise funds for local causes.
His parents, Vallena and Hugh, organize this annual event to celebrate their son’s life and bring the community together for a meaningful cause.