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The journey of hope and healing
Every year, our Remembrance Services are a chance for parents, families and friends to come together and acknowledge, honour and celebrate their babies and children. Our CEO Keren Ludski reflects on ...

Why Does Early Pregnancy Loss Occur?
Generally, a miscarriage occurs when a baby dies and the pregnancy ends. Miscarriage is generally defined as the loss of a baby prior to the twentieth week of gestation. When discussing a miscarriage ...
How Others Can Help Parents After a Miscarriage
Family and friends are often deeply distressed when someone close to them experiences a miscarriage. They may feel incredibly helpless and powerless and wonder what they can possibly do to make the fa...

Why the Support of Friends and Family Can Make a Difference
Just being there can make a difference “...one of the best things or one of the most helpful things was that the Principal at Sian’s school, came Sunday morning with some flowers and they were b...

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...
You Cannot “Fix” Their Grief, But You Can Help
No-one can take away the pain and sadness, but knowing that people care, is comforting and healing. You cannot “fix it”, but you can help:
What Bereaved Parents Wish You Would Remember

A Guide to Help Your Grieving Children
“We tell children about the birds and the bees but we don’t really let them know about what happens when they stop flying. Death is a part of life and when people stop thinking of it as a taboo su...
Ways to Help Your Other Children
It is possible to reassure your children that you will be okay, even though you are sad now.
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...