Welcome to LUMARA
Grief & Bereavement CareSupporting children, youth, adults, and families impacted by serious illness, grief, and loss.
LUMARA supports life after loss by bringing light to grief and sorrow. We walk alongside children and families in unspeakable moments of trauma and loss – offering evidence based bereavement care that nurtures healing and changes lives.
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Lumara Youth Retreat 2025
We know that going through adolescence can be difficult, and even more so for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Often a loss can lead to chronic depression, anxiety, and feelings of complete isolation. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way…
Annual Report 2023-2024
Every year we are reminded that though grief is universal, it often hides in the
shadows. At Lumara, we recognize that when we make space for pain and sorrow, we
open ourselves to a renewed sense of hope, richness, and joy. Your support allows us
to bring light and healing to moments of unspeakable trauma and loss.
Fall Impact Report 2024
At Lumara we wrap each family with love, connection and compassion. We help them build a sense of belonging and open spaces that invite transformation. Collectively walking through grief, discovering a sense of belonging and hope along the way.
4th Annual Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium
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Programming Fall 2024
Registration is now open for Lumara’s fall programming
Hisiikʔitq kʷatyiikmis (Griefs Journey)
Hisiikʔitq kʷatyiikmis (Griefs Journey) is the first offering between Ucluelet First Nation and LUMARA, which will be held July 22, 23, and 24, 2024.
YOU CAN Make a difference
In Canada there is little to no government funding designated for bereavement care, yet it is well documented that unresolved grief can lead to an array of mental health concerns and undesirable outcomes including; anxiety, depression, substance abuse, lateral violence, and more.
For every loss, it is estimated that at least five people will be significantly impacted, yet very few have access to adequate long-term supports.
Every donation to LUMARA is used to help provide support to children, youth, adults, and families impacted by loss and to those living with a serious illness. As a result of people like you, lives are being transformed across Canada.
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