If you are arranging the funeral yourself, you will need to think about the type of ceremony you would like. For some bereaved parents, their baby’s funeral will be the first funeral they have had to think about, and for some it will be the first they have ever had to attend. Couples sometimes find that want different things and need time to reach decisions. You may also want time to discuss your choices with family members and close friends. If you have had twins or more babies from a multiple birth who have died, you may want them to share a coffin and a funeral.
If you have older children, you may want to include them in planning your baby’s funeral. Likewise, if you have a baby who is in hospital, you might like to wait until they recover and take them to their sibling’s funeral. It is important that you make a decision that feels right for you at the time.
If you need to arrange a funeral very quickly for religious or other reasons, please tell the hospital staff. They will advise you about urgent registration so that you can see if this is a possibility.