Latest Mementoes Articles
Helpful Hints - How to Support the Grieving Family
Death is a difficult subject, one which is frightening and unfamiliar to many people. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do or say to someone whose young child has died. You may feel awkward, uncomf...
The Early Days and Weeks (In the Beginning)
1. Don’t Rush The Funeral “One tip I would say to any newly bereaved father or indeed family, in terms of planning funerals and all of those sorts of horrible formal things, take your time, there...
Treasured Babies Program: Seeing, Holding and Dressing Your Baby
“Midwives shouldn’t choose the clothes, parents should, because you want to do something for your baby, and there is very little that you can do as parents.” “The only decision you can get ...
Early pregnancy loss recognition
One of the most difficult aspects of early pregnancy loss to cope with is how invisible it feels. You may have very few memories to treasure of your pregnancy and you may feel that others don’t unde...
Continuing bonds and creating rituals
Every family unit has their traditions – whether developed over time or inherited from our childhoods – and these traditions help bond us together and provide us with security, love and support.
Anniversaries, Birthdays and Special Days
Anniversaries, birthdays, religious festivals, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, family celebrations and other special days including Red Nose Day may be especially difficult. As the day draws closer an...
Surviving special days
It is common for things or events to trigger painful memories. Anniversaries, birthdays, family celebrations, a photo, a song, a baby or child of the same age are just some reported triggers. It is im...
Creating Memories After an Early Pregnancy Loss
Following and early pregnancy loss, some parents are left wondering if their pregnancy was ever real. There are many ways to create mementos that relate to baby’s existence. Parents often describe t...
Kindergarten and School
Childcare, kindergarten or school can be like a second family to children. Returning after the death of their sister or brother will probably be difficult, but there are some things you can do to help...
The Bond of Subsequent Children
It seems clear that the brothers and sisters of a child who has died, whether they were born before or after the tragic event, feel a bond with this child. If you decide to talk to your subsequent chi...