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For families, these decisions are made during an emotionally significant time and may feel difficult to approach.

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Staff should guide families through available options and timeframes, providing clear information and allowing time for reflection.

Families experience care that supports informed choice and respects how and when decisions are made.

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This padlet supports families experience the Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant.

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This padlet supports the option of taking a baby home after death prior to any funeral, burial or cremation arrangements.

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There are no specific legal requirements for babies or pregnancy loss before 24 weeks gestation. Families experiencing this type of loss may have to pay for arrangements outside of the hospital.

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There are special areas for baby burials in:

Largs Brisbane Glen

Ardrossan

Kilbirnie

Knadgerhill

There is no fee for the interment of a baby or their cremated remains.

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Planning a funeral, cremation or burial is part of memory making and some families may want more information about opportunities to make continuing memories or to understand a little more about the options for remembrance both nationally and locally.

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There are no council crematoria or cemetery fees for babies born after 24 weeks and children under 18.

Many private crematoria and cemeteries waive their fees.

For babies or pregnancy losses before 24 weeks gestation, families may incur costs and they should be made aware of this.

Families should also be made aware that they may be billed for extra details and/or services that are not included.

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Arranged by the hospital, they are cremated together in a single, respectful service.

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Arranged by the hospital, they are buried together in the same lair.

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Arranged by the family with a private funeral director.

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Arranged by the family and buried directly in the Earth either at home or in a natural burial ground.

There are no legal restrictions for families wanting to bury their baby at home. The following guidance give practical considerations for this choice.

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Decisions around burials, funerals and cremations can be very difficult and time and space must be given to allow families informed choice. All families should be supported to understand how they can communicate any decisions, including not making one, and are given given time to digest the information.

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Certification of pregnancy and baby loss

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Certification of pregnancy and baby loss

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Certification of pregnancy and baby loss prior to 24 weeks: leaflet

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New Scottish Government and NHS leaflet for health professionals and patients, providing information on The Memorial Book and Certification of Pregnancy and Baby Loss Prior to 24 Weeks which will be administered by National Records of Scotland.

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Find out who can get the Funeral Support Payment and how to apply.

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The Memorial Book of Pregnancy and Baby Loss Prior to 24 Weeks ("the Memorial Book") is a commemorative record held by National Records of Scotland. It offers the opportunity to provide recognition and may offer comfort to those who wish to have a record of their loss.

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Offer a discussion about their choices with a member of the care team after they have returned home.

Give a contact number at discharge so they can let the hospital know or change their wishes.

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Guidance for any baby death or pregnancy loss before 24 weeks gestation

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Guidance for any baby death or pregnancy loss before 24 weeks gestation

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Guidance for any baby death or pregnancy loss after 24 weeks gestation

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Guidance for any baby death or pregnancy loss after 24 weeks gestation

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When loss happens outside the clinical setting

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When loss happens outside the clinical setting

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Information about funeral arrangements and commemorative options must still be offered

This includes when a miscarriage occurs at home.

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Cremated alone, or only with another sibling (such as in the case of twins).

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Buried in their own, private, dedicated lair.

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Some Green Burials may include a burial shroud which is carefully made from organic cotton, linen, or other natural fibres, providing a breathable and gentle wrap for burial or cremation.

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Glossary for Post Mortem Examination Discussions

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Glossary for Post Mortem Examination Discussions

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Funeral Payment and Funeral Poverty: glossary of terms

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A glossary of the most common terms used by the funeral industry.

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Bereavementcare@sands.org.uk

The NBCP team continues to develop resources to support implementation, assurance and improvement across England.

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Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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Sands - Saving babies’ lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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National Bereavement Care Pathway | Sands - Saving babies’ lives. Supporting bereaved families.