• 26th 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...

  • 46th TCF National Conference

    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,...

  • 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...

  • 47th TCF National Conference

    New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA, United States

    We are very pleased to announce The Compassionate Friends (TCF) 47th Annual National Conference in New Orleans! TCF's National Conference is an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. Attendees come and find...

  • 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...

  • 48th National Conference in Bellevue/Seattle, WA

    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,...

  • Walk to Remember – Oklahoma City, OK

    St. John's Episcipal Church 5401 N Brookline Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

    Registration begins at 9:15 am, walk will begin at 10:00 am.

  • 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...

  • Grief Webinar: Healing Through the Holidays

    The holiday season can intensify grief, highlighting what - and who - is missing. In this compassionate and practical session, we will explore why grief often feels different during the holidays and how to navigate the secondary losses that surface...