The Compassionate Friends/USA

The Compassionate Friends/USA We are not a religion based organization.

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. The Compassionate Friends is the world's largest self-help bereavement organization, providing support to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and close family me

mbers who are going through the natural grieving process following the death of a child of any age (from pre-birth to adult) from any cause. Part of our mission is also to provide ...(more) information to help others be supportive and we welcome those to this site who are quietly trying to learn how to be supportive.

At our TCF chapters, you will find bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings mourning children who have died from all...
05/27/2026

At our TCF chapters, you will find bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings mourning children who have died from all causes at all ages. Some share similar grief experiences, while others have a different but equally painful loss.

We embrace any grieving family, regardless of the circumstances of your child’s death, offering a space for understanding and support.

No shame, no judgment—just compassion.

Visit our website to find a local chapter near you.

On this Memorial Day, TCF is thinking of our families who have lost a child, grandchild, or sibling in service to their ...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, TCF is thinking of our families who have lost a child, grandchild, or sibling in service to their country.

Gather in community with those who understand the depths of your grief. The Compassionate Friends offers a space for ber...
05/22/2026

Gather in community with those who understand the depths of your grief. The Compassionate Friends offers a space for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to come as you are, without need for explanation. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online group.

Tomorrow is the last day of Early Bird Registration! TCF's National Conference is an enriching and supportive event for ...
05/19/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of Early Bird Registration! 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 renewed hope and support, as well as strategies for coping with grief. Participants create friendships with other bereaved people who truly understand the heartbreaking loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Lifelong friendships are often formed and rekindled each year at TCF conferences. Register today at https://cvent.me/wlkG49.

We would love for our TCF community to share their thoughts to our question, "How has grief impacted you physically?"
05/18/2026

We would love for our TCF community to share their thoughts to our question, "How has grief impacted you physically?"

The Compassionate Friends is accepting applications for workshops for the 2026 TCF Fall Virtual Retreat presented via Zo...
05/15/2026

The Compassionate Friends is accepting applications for workshops for the 2026 TCF Fall Virtual Retreat presented via Zoom. This 3-day Virtual Retreat will be offered over 3 consecutive Saturdays in October (October 10th, 17th, and 24th) from 11 am - 3:00 pm EST each day. Is there a topic that resonates with you and your experience that could help others in their grief?

We are looking for a variety of topics that speak to bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Participants may be very newly bereaved or more long-term seasoned grievers. The workshop that you present may just be the one that makes a difference in the lives of some of our attendees.

If you have ever thought about presenting a workshop at a TCF event, this may just be the perfect time to do so. Careful attention is given to each proposal submitted. We are truly grateful for the time and thought that you put into each proposal.

The deadline to complete your workshop proposal is May 18, 2026.

Join us for our next webinar on May 27th at 8:00 pm ET, "Post-Bereavement Growth and Tenets of Transformational Living,"...
05/13/2026

Join us for our next webinar on May 27th at 8:00 pm ET, "Post-Bereavement Growth and Tenets of Transformational Living," presented by Andy McNiel. Though most people would do anything to have more time with loved one(s) who have died, personal growth is an experience many have after a profound loss. What exactly is Post-Bereavement Growth? How does profound loss transform us? This webinar will explore how grief impacts our lives and changes us. We will consider how we can embrace change and personal growth, while also grieving and honoring the memory and life of those we love who have died. For those unable to attend the live webinar, visit our website to view the recording.

Lynda Boucugnani-Whitehead shares in her article, "The Experience of Grief." Visit our website to read the full article.
05/11/2026

Lynda Boucugnani-Whitehead shares in her article, "The Experience of Grief." Visit our website to read the full article.

At The Compassionate Friends, we stand beside mothers who are navigating the loss of a child. We create safe spaces whe...
05/10/2026

At The Compassionate Friends, we stand beside mothers who are navigating the loss of a child. We create safe spaces where tears are welcome, and a mother's love is never-ending.

The Compassionate Friends is here to support the unique journeys of those grieving, offering resources, community, and h...
05/07/2026

The Compassionate Friends is here to support the unique journeys of those grieving, offering resources, community, and hope to all who are impacted by the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online group.

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