Memorials and Rituals: Creating Space to Remember

Creating rituals and memorials can be a healing part of grieving after pregnancy loss. These acts don’t have to be grand or public—what matters is that they feel meaningful to you.

Some families plant a tree, create a small altar at home, or release biodegradable lanterns on significant dates. Others might wear jewelry with their baby’s birthstone or initials, or write letters they keep in a memory box.

Naming your baby, even if others didn’t know them, can also be powerful. Saying their name aloud gives your grief form—and gives them a place in your story.

You can also create annual rituals, like lighting a candle on the anniversary or donating to a cause in their honor. These help carry their memory forward and provide moments of connection.

Your love didn’t end with the loss—and rituals can be a way to keep that love alive.

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