Pregnancy and Infant Loss Candle Lighting Gathering
Sunday, December 21, 20254:30 PM PST · 7:30 PM EST · 8:30 PM AST For many in our community, the holiday season can be especially tender. Lumara’s Annual December Pregnancy and Infant Loss Candle Lighting Gathering offers a gentle space to pause, speak your baby’s name, and be together with others who understand. This 20–30 […]
Interlude 2025
This holiday season, we are gathering to remember our loved ones, to share food and song, and craft an ornament for the office tree Drop in to say hello. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.If you have any questions, please email us at info@lumarasociety.orgWe hope to see you on December […]
Grief in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Resource
Lumara’s learning guides, activity sheets and book reviews have been carefully crafted by our team of professionals, who recognize the prevalence of grief in classrooms and the essential need to support children and youth through their grieving process. Whether arising from everyday transitions or unexpected events, loss and grief are inherent in school environments. Understanding […]
Grief Education
When it comes to the topics of death and grief, we know there is a lot of fear and a deafening silence in our society. We’ve always believed that people living with serious illness, grief and loss have not been well served by this. It’s difficult to find healing when silence, fear and misunderstanding are […]
Youth Leadership Program
This program offers participants the opportunity to develop meaningful leadership skills while deepening their connections with other bereaved youth. Applicants should be prepared to make a steady, year-round commitment, which includes approximately two to three hours per month in virtual meetings, as well as additional time volunteering on committees and participating in supportive roles at […]
Camp Kerry
Camp Kerry offers an immersive, all-encompassing experience of belonging, where families are seen, heard, and supported in their grief. Everything at camp is designed to strengthen community connection, weaving together moments of reflection, healing, and joy. A team of qualified counsellors and specially trained volunteers welcome and support each family throughout the four-day retreat. Programming […]
Writing the Love Story: An Online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
This six-week online group offers a space for you and, if relevant, your partner to connect with other bereaved parents who have experienced similar losses. You’ll be invited to engage through conversation, reflection, and gentle guided writing exercises. No writing experience is necessary. The group is led by family therapist Shelley Hermer, who brings extensive […]
Connections: Online Adult Grief Support Group
This 8-week online program provides opportunities for adults who are bereaved to connect, to share their experiences of loss in a supportive environment, to honour their loved ones, and to learn strategies that can assist them in coping as they grieve. The structured portion of each session lasts for one hour. Afterwards, participants have the […]