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Resources for Bereavement Coordinators

Resources for Bereavement Coordinators

Collected & Curated by a Bereaved Mother

Dear Bereavement Coordinators—

You have one of the hardest jobs in a field generally characterized by birth and new life. You also have one of the most valuable jobs—you help bereaved parents find comfort and support in what is likely to be the hardest time in their lives.

Below is a collection of resources I developed and curated just for you. (Please note–most resources are curated for an American audience, BUT I can also help you find resources in your country if you send me an email.)

Thank you for being here, and thank you for everything you do,
Miranda Hernandez, Adrian’s Mother

All Resources Pages Available on Adrian's Elephant:

FREE Printable Resources

A small selection of free print-at-home greeting cards
Print-at-home card to include on postpartum intake paperwork
Concrete suggestions for support people to help
Supportive phrases to text or write in sympathy cards
An illustrated list of ways to celebrate or observe significant dates
How-to guide to honor the briefest of lives
An illustrated list of different ways to make memories
Information and questions to help guide a decision about grief therapy
A list of journal prompts to help document memories and reminders of your bereaved child
Information and resources unique to the U.S. military community
A list of requests to improve prenatal and postpartum care both before and after loss
Downloadable remembrance graphics to share on social media
Full-spectrum information on the postpartum process after loss (UW Medicine)
Information on options, whether for donation or suppression (Mother's Milk Bank)

Items Available for Purchase

Large selection of sympathy and remembrance cards, created by a bereaved parent
Remembrance stickers for care packages. MUST be going to a hospital or charity address.
"I've experienced pregnancy loss" appointment stickers
Pregnancy after Loss appointment stickers
Awareness and Remembrance stickers
Baby loss spiral notebooks/journals
Illustrated prompt stickers to guide bereaved families through memory and grief journaling
Baby loss remembrance bookmarks
"An Elephant Never Forgets" picture book by Adrian's mother
View the entire Sea Glass Parenting awareness and remembrance shop
Layette sets for the tiniest babies (Holy Sews)
Air-dry molding kit for tiny hands and feet (Amazon search link)
Cabbage-based cream to help stop milk (Cabocream)
Weighted stuffed animals offer tangible comfort for empty arms (Comfort Cub)
Cooling bassinet to allow families to spend more time with their child (Cuddle Cot)

Useful Online Resources

Detailed list of items to include in a fetal memory and comfort box
Coming soon...
Professional organizations supporting bereaved families
97 charities and organizations supporting bereaved families
Retreats for Bereaved Families
A list of 10 retreats offered for bereaved parents and families
Information on the donation process (Mother's Milk Bank)
Ways to Honor your Deceased Child
30 ways to honor your deceased child w/100+ sample photos
Planning a Funeral for Your Infant Child
Detailed guide to planning a child's funeral
Questions to Ask when Choosing a Therapist
21 Questions to help choose a therapist after child loss
Free short journal prompts for bereaved parents
Scripts for Bereaved Parents; Responding to Hurtful Comments
Responses for common questions & phrases heard after loss
Celebrating the birthday of a deceased child
How-to-guide for celebrating a deceased child's birthday
Artistic Businesses Supporting Bereaved Families
99 Businesses serving the child loss & bereaved community
Blogs & IG Accounts on Child Loss & Grief
96 Blogs & IG Accounts about child loss & grief
Vlogs & Podcasts on Child Loss & Grief
44 Vlogs & podcasts on Child Loss & Grief

Questions & Contact

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