Families who have experienced the death of their babies are being invited to special remembrance services in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe next month.

Bereavement Midwife Jenna Cadden and Chaplain Jo Milns of NHS Humber Health Partnership are arranging special Baby Remembrance Services as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week in October.

Jenna said: “Anyone who has lost a baby is welcome to come to these services.

“We know families cherish every moment they spent with their babies, no matter how short that time may be, and that their love for their child lasts a lifetime.

“This is our way of saying their babies will never be forgotten.”

• The service for families living in and around Grimsby will be held at The Salvation Army, 84 Duncombe Street, Grimsby, on Saturday, 12 October, at 3pm. You can just turn up.
• Scunthorpe families are welcome to attend the Baby Remembrance Service at St Lawrence’s Church, Church Lane, Scunthorpe on Saturday, 18 October, at 2pm. You don’t need to book.
• Families living in Hull and the East Riding can attend the service at Horncastle Hall, Hull College, Wilberforce Drive, on Sunday, 19 October. The service starts at 2pm but families should attend at 1.30pm. Please book your place by calling 07990 800223

Jo said: “The service will include a time of reflection and an opportunity to light a candle. You can also ask for your baby’s name to be read out during the service you attend.”

Light refreshments will be available if you’d like to stay a while after the services to be with other families who have experienced the loss of their baby.

Contact the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team on 03033 302489 or 01482 311224 if you’d like more information or to arrange for your baby’s name to be read out.