• Having a formal funeral service involving a minister, priest or a funeral celebrant.
  • Having a less formal gathering in an appropriate setting, perhaps by the sea or in a park or somewhere with a comforting family association and perhaps gather around a candle to read a piece which is significant to you, e.g. the Bible, poetry or even something you wrote yourself.
  • Or a small commemoration service (even just a glass of wine) on one of the anniversary dates or the 15th October on World Baby Loss Day.
  • See our ‘Certificate of Acknowledgement for the brief life of – – – – – ‘ for downloading
  • Bury a message with flowers.
  • Send flowers or pine cones out to sea or perhaps a message in a bottle.
  • Scatter seeds in the wind.
  • Place a message on or in a balloon and release it somewhere special to you.
  • In all cases play music that feels comforting to you, which can also be a source of healing.

Or perhaps just do something by yourself and perhaps your partner which is significant:

  • Buy a special piece of jewellery; locket, charm, necklace, keychain or birthstone ring.
  • Write a letter or poem to your baby or keep a diary of that time.
  • Make a tape (it’s strange, but hearing your own words of grief is quite healing).
  • Creating a ‘memory box’ for cards, ribbons, dried flowers, a toy or other mementos.
  • Create your own website.
  • Use the internet to find a baby memory site