The Next Few Days

Making Memories, Autopsy, Funeral Preperations, Legal and Medical Issues... so much happens that is you may not think of after your baby dies. This pamphlet will help you be a little more prepared.

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Your Baby's Funeral

Legal requirements, Cremation or Burial, Support, Expenses and more is convered in this helpful brochure. Some of your questions may be answered here.

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Fathers Grieve Too

Most of the time, fathers are neglected grievers. Though society has become more aware of grief, people still aren’t sure how to respond to a man’s feelings....

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When a Brother or Sister Dies

This leaflet is intended as a guide to some of the reactions your child/ren may experience as they grieve and to offer some help in the ways you can best support them.

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The Loss of a Grandchild

When a grandchild dies, you have to cope with a double load – your own grief for the baby and the suffering of your own child.

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Transporting your Baby

You may wish to take your baby in your car from the hospital to your home, to the funeral directors, or to the crematorium or cemetery. This pamphlet will give you all the information on transporting baby.

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Early Loss

A little life, Not a little loss. An early loss of a pregnancy is one of the most difficult times that a family can experience. This pamphlet is full of information that may help you through this time

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A Heartbreaking Choice

Deciding what to do will possibly be one of the biggest decisions you will have to make during your lifetime. This brochure will help you with some gentle information at this hard time.

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Certificate of Life for pregnancy loss before 20 weeks

Every pēpi | baby, no matter how briefly they were with us, deserves to be recognised. Our Certificate of Life is a heartfelt keepsake created especially for whānau who have experienced pregnancy loss before 20 weeks - a time when no formal registration is required by law, but when grief is no less real.

What is a Certificate of Life?

A Certificate of Life is a meaningful, personal document that acknowledges the existence of your pēpi | baby. Unlike the legal birth or death registration that applies to losses after 20 weeks, there is currently no official government record for pēpi | babies who die before this point. This certificate does not replace any legal document - it exists simply to honour your pēpi | baby and give your wh?nau something tangible to hold onto.

Many whānau tell us that having a physical acknowledgement of their baby's life - with their name, their dates, and words that recognise them - brings a measure of comfort during an incredibly difficult time.

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Post Mortem

This booklet has been written to give parents clear information about a post mortem, its potential value and to help you understand the reasons for undertaking such an examination and what it involves.

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Stillbirth: The Basics for parents, families and the community

This article gives a layman’s overview of stillbirth which addresses some of the key choices parents should have when their baby dies. From creating memories to autopsy and funeral, the importance of saying hello before saying goodbye is emphasized.

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Aotearoa New Zealand Baby Loss Directory

A comprhensive list of Baby Loss focused organisations by VCA - Vicki Culling Associates

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