NHM Bereavement

National Maternity Hospital (NMH) Annual Remembrance Service

The National Maternity Hospital Annual Remembrance Service will take place

at 3pm on Sunday the13th of October

in St Andrews Church Westland Row, Dublin 2.

This service is held annually for the parents and their families whose babies have died. It is a very healing and meaningful experience and all are always very welcome.

Anyone affected by the loss of a baby or babies is welcome to attend. We hope you will be able to join us on this special day.

The loss of a baby at any stage during pregnancy or after birth is devastating to a family. Providing an empathetic, sensitive and caring environment to support couples and their families following a pregnancy loss is now an integral part of NHM maternity services.

National Maternity Hospital Remembrance Candle

NHM SOFT Candle

Sometimes love is for a moment

Sometimes love is for a lifetime

Sometimes a moment is a lifetime

A member of each family is invited to light a candle in memory of their baby. All family members are invited to walk in the procession. The procession of lighted candles is the central act of the gathering. The candles are placed in the sanctuary and on the altar. May we go gently and peacefully from here remembering all SOFT Children.