What is the Bereavement Butterfly Project?

To commemorate National Grief & Bereavement days, Bethell Hospice and Hospice Dufferin are working together to offer bereavement workshops in the months leading up to November, where participants will be able to decorate beautiful velum butterflies that will then be displayed as part of a large art installation at Headwaters Health Care Centre.

The Art Exhibit

This November a kaleidoscope of personalized paper butterflies will descend upon the community in a beautiful art exhibit to commemorate National Grief & Bereavement dates.

Where: Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, ON

When: The month of November

Host a Bereavement Butterfly Workshop!

Upcoming Workshops

  • Sept 13, 1-3 p.m. at the Inglewood Community Center

  • Sept 19, 5-8 p.m. at the Southfields Community Center

Workshop Toolkit

  • Coming soon!

Bereavement Services

The Hills of Headwaters Collaborative is fortunate to include multiple community partners which specialize in grief and bereavement. 

Click below for more information on services available in the Caledon-Dufferin region

Bethell Hospice - Bereavement Services and Supports

Bethell Hospice has a comprehensive bereavement program. Support from the team of highly skilled professionals is available to individuals of all ages, and is free of charge. Services include: 1:1 supportive counselling, support groups, spiritual care, music and art therapy, therapeutic touch, special interest workshops and webinars, and more.

Additional Resources in Caledon-Dufferin

Hospice Dufferin - Bereavement Services and Supports

Hospice Dufferin Bereavement Programs include: one-on-one support from a spiritual care coordinator, monthly mailing to grieving family members, and a lending library of information for adults and children.

Provincial Resources