2010年5月22日 · Rev. Sarah York shares what she has learned from years of leading memorial services for babies who have died. Losing a child in infancy or during pregnancy can be traumatic for the parents and...

Planning a funeral for your baby is one of the most traumatic things a parent will have to go through. But for some parents, it can be one of the first steps in processing your grief and a special moment for you to say goodbye to your baby. If your baby dies after 24 weeks of pregnancy, their body must be buried or cremated.

2021年3月16日 · Here is information about how to plan a funeral for your baby after a neonatal death. By law, any baby born after 24 weeks must be either buried or cremated. However, it is up to you as parents about whether to have a funeral.

2020年11月17日 · Learn how much an infant or stillborn baby's funeral costs are, including tips on how to pay for a service.

2020年5月25日 · As a companion to "Planning a Funeral for Your Infant Child," and in conjunction with other bereaved parents, I am providing sample funeral documents here.

2019年10月9日 · First, familiarize yourself with the seven elements of a funeral: music, readings, visitation/reception, eulogy, symbols, a gathering, and actions. According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a nationally respected grief counselor and educator, when used together, these seven elements create a personalized, meaningful, and touching ceremony that will help ...

Focus on what is most important for your family: A funeral or memorial service is a way to remember the special life of your child. Personalize the service in ways that are most meaningful to your family.

2020年5月25日 · Planning a funeral for a child who died before, during, or shortly after birth is a difficult process. Not only because the death of any child is heartbreaking, but also because logistically, the typical funeral service isn’t geared towards honoring the briefest of lives.

2018年9月17日 · Choose a Funeral Home. Burial or Cremation. Choose Casket or Urn, (there are specific options available to infants that are beautiful and unique.) Choose the funeral location and type of funeral service. Do you want a private service with a small group of friends and family or would you like the service open to the public?

While many funeral homes offer special services for babies – even for the tiniest babies who died early in the pregnancy – there are still limited resources for those who want to plan a meaningful ceremony to commemorate their baby. For many parents, a memorial service is an important step in the grieving process.