We can't change the outcome. We can't take away the sadness. But we can change the experience. We can create space for families to stop being caregivers and simply be husbands, wives, daughters, sons, siblings, and friends again.

Whether it's a nurse sitting quietly at a bedside, a family finding comfort in a difficult moment, someone attending a grief support session, or a donor helping make these programs possible, it all comes back to the same thing: people caring for people.

Hospice is more than a place, it’s a community. Its not a building, it the people. And at the very heart of that community are our volunteers.

Behind every resident at St. Joseph’s Hospice is a team of people working together with compassion, patience, and dedication.

At Hospice of London, love is not something we focus on for a single month. It is the foundation of our work, present in every interaction, every moment of care, and every life we are honoured to walk alongside.

Explore why talking about death, Advance Care Planning, and legacy giving brings clarity, peace of mind, and ensures your wishes and values are honoured, now and in the future.

The holidays can be especially challenging when grieving, and it’s okay to feel sadness, adjust traditions, and care for yourself while allowing moments of comfort and joy to coexist with your grief.

Comfort isn’t just a service — it’s a promise.

A tiny wagon filled with love, comfort, and hope, designed to help children and their families navigate the difficult journey of grief.

Talking about death doesn’t bring it closer. But avoiding it leaves families unprepared and uncertain.

Meet the People Behind St. Joseph’s Hospice