• Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit at...

  • 21st Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit at...

  • Butterfly Picnic and Release – Clearwater, FL

    Moccasin Lake Park 2750 Park Trail Ln, Clearwater, FL, United States

    Butterflies cost $15 each and will be released into the butterfly garden at the end of the memorial service. The Chapter will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Please bring a picnic dish to share. A memorial cake will be...

  • “Handling the Holidays” Special Program – Summerfield, FL

    Trinity Lutheran Church 17330 Hwy 441, Summerfield, FL, United States

    The Central Florida Chapter of The Compassionate Friends are excited to have offer, "Handling the Holidays" as a special program. The Trinity Lutheran Church 17330 Hwy 441 Summerfield, FL 34491 Fellowship Hall Registration is important so call to get your seat...

  • 22nd Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit at...

  • 24th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    WORLDWIDE CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL SERVICE The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters,...

  • Virtual Bereavement Support Event

    Virtual

      Please join us on November 11, 2023, for The Compassionate Friend’s Fall Virtual Bereavement Support Event. This special gathering will include workshop presentations on a variety of grief topics that have a Q&A opportunity at the end of each...

  • 28th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too...

  • 29th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting

    The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too...

  • 49th TCF National Conference in Baltimore, MD

    Our conference is a place for bereaved families to find community and hope, while learning and sharing with others. Lifelong friendships are often made at the conference through meeting others who truly understand the painful loss of a child, sibling,...