National Grief and Bereavement Day – November 17, 2026

Theme:  “Shine a Light on Grief Support in Canada”.

Grief touches everyone and every community, yet access to grief and bereavement support is uneven. Many people experience fragmented services and have limited understandingof what grief and bereavement and support can provide.

This National Grief and Bereavement Day, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is calling on governments, organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to recognize grief as a public health issue and invest in the resources, services, and education needed to support those who are grieving.  

By raising awareness, sharing experiences, and advocating for stronger grief and bereavement supports, we can help build communities where no one faces grief alone and where compassionate care is available when and where it is needed. 

The Campaign Kit is available here

More information is available here