Baby Loss Awareness Week: 9–15 October

Every 9–15 October, families around the world join together for Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW). The week:

• honours babies who died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy
• offers crucial support to bereaved parents and relatives
• raises public understanding of pregnancy and infant loss
• campaigns for better bereavement care and research

Whether you are searching for comfort, practical advice on writing a eulogy, or ways to get involved, the guidance below will help you navigate this tender time.

Why Recognition Matters

Grieving a baby can be a silent, often invisible sorrow. BLAW creates space to say aloud that every brief life matters. Speaking openly breaks stigma, validates grief and encourages policy makers to improve support services.

Key Goals of Baby Loss Awareness Week

1. Remember and honour every baby’s life
2. Support parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and caregivers
3. Increase awareness of pregnancy and infant loss
4. Improve professional bereavement care in hospitals and the community
5. Advocate for research that prevents future losses

Immediate Support & Helplines

If you need to talk right now, these charities have trained listeners:

• Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
• Tommy’s
• Miscarriage Association

You can also visit our dedicated /help page for more resources.

Ways to Take Part This Week

• Light a candle at 7 pm on 15 October for the worldwide Wave of Light
• Wear the pink-and-blue ribbon to spark conversation
• Attend local memorial walks or virtual remembrance services
• Share your story on social media using #BLAW and #WaveOfLight
• Fund-raise or donate to baby-loss charities

Writing a Tribute or Eulogy for a Baby

Many parents want to speak at a funeral or memorial but worry about finding the right words. Our AI tool at funeralspeech.ai/dashboard guides you through:

• Collecting memories at your own pace
• Choosing tone, length and level of humour
• Generating a gentle, personalised funeral speech or poem in seconds

Not sure where to begin? Browse our growing library of eulogy examples and poignant poems for inspiration.

Quick Tips on How to Write a Baby Loss Eulogy

• Start with your baby’s name—even the briefest life deserves to be named.

• Describe hopes and dreams you had during pregnancy.

• Share a personal anecdote (a scan photo, a favourite lullaby, a tiny outfit).

• Acknowledge wider family and friends who also grieve.

• End with a message of love, hope or gratitude for the time you had.

Our AI will weave these details into a coherent, compassionate funeral speech you can edit at any time.

Creating a Personal Memorial

Beyond the service, parents often:

• Plant a tree or flowers in a special spot
• Compile a memory box with photos, blankets, scan prints and letters
• Commission bespoke jewellery or artwork
• Keep a journal or ongoing letter to their baby

Whatever you choose, remember there is no “correct” way to commemorate. Follow what feels right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baby Loss Awareness Week only for recent losses?

No. Many families join decades after their loss. Grief has no expiry date.

Do I have to share my story publicly?

Absolutely not. Some find comfort in private rituals; others speak out to help raise awareness. Both paths are valid.

Can I still participate if my baby died through termination for medical reasons?

Yes. BLAW recognises every type of pregnancy and infant loss without judgement.

Grief Has No Timeline

Whether your loss was yesterday or years ago, your feelings are valid. Baby Loss Awareness Week reminds us of the preciousness of every life and the need for ongoing support.

If you feel ready, our AI-assisted tool can help you craft a eulogy, poem or letter that honours your baby with tenderness and respect.

Create Your Memorial Tribute Now

You are not alone. Together we can break the silence, support one another and cherish the tiniest of lives that changed us forever.