Our Community

Widowed Friends is a community for people who have lost a spouse or partner. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to join. We look forward to meeting you!

Are You Ready to Join?

Instructions

It’s easy to become a member, just follow these easy steps!

  1. Review our Membership Options.
  2. Click on one of the Membership options.
  3. Complete the Membership Application Online.
  4. Read and accept the Terms of Membership and Health & Safety Waiver.
  5. Submit your annual payment on our secure payment platform. You will receive a confirmation email when your application and payment have been received.

Refund Policy
A refund is issued only within the first 30 days after joining the group. If a refund is requested within this time frame, a $25 administration fee will be deducted from the membership amount that was paid before a refund is issued. 

Note: Prospective members may be asked to attest to proof of loss. Supporting documents can be, but are not limited to, a death certificate or obituary.

Membership Options

Widowed Friends Within Ontario

$ 145 Per Year
includes
  • In-person events
  • Virtual/online events
  • Travel Club
  • Weekly newsletter
  • Annual Special events
Become a Member

Widowed Friends Outside Ontario

$ 100 Per Year
includes
  • Virtual/online events
  • Travel Club
  • Weekly newsletter
  • Annual Special Events
Become a Member

We recommend that prospective members wait 8 – 12 weeks following a loss before applying to join our community, to ensure they’ve taken time to deal with the initial stages of grief.

If you require professional bereavement support, please contact your family physician.

Extra charges may apply for some special events. 

Have a question?

If you have questions about membership or about our community, first visit our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Or contact us for more details.

What’s one thing you’ve learned from this group that has made a positive impact on your life?

"That I am not alone on my healing journey. There are others who have survived the worst of it who support me. And there are also others who I can learn to support. It's safe here." –VK
"I am stronger than I thought I could be. I can be independent and move forward in life. I am not leaving the memory of my husband but I am creating a memory of myself as the person I hope my husband thought I am." –PM
"I am not alone in this experience. It’s been such a support to me." -MN
"That it is ok to laugh and have a good time and make new widowed friends that get it. The pain softens and the love never ends. You guys rock thank you." -HC
"I am very thankful for this group. We get it when we're feeling down. It's a ‘safe place’ to nurture others too." -DD
"The connection with people has enriched my life and a lifeline during the worst of covid." -PR
"Together we are all stronger, Widowed Friends has been a lifeline for many. Kudos to Stephanie, Penny and Lesley for being there for all of us!" -CD
"I just want to thank you all for the help you gave me in the beginning of this unsolicited journey! I truly appreciate it!" -GT
"Since joining Widowed Friends, my loneliness and sadness, as a result of my wife’s death, have decreased. This personal change, is due to the warm interactions, offered to me, from the many widows and widowers I meet, at the socials. Thanks to everyone for your sincere caring."
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