Updated April 07, 2012.
Many offer a holiday service that allow people to submit the name of a lost loved one to be read aloud during the service.Others provide candles that you can light in your baby’s memory.
A small tree, poinsettia, garlands, or wreath can all work well if you’ve chosen a burial.
If you can’t imagine going through with the traditional family meal at home, giving your time to people in need may feel better than staying at home alone.
Take a few moments to write down how you felt this year, and what your new traditions did for you.It may help you to figure out how you want to celebrate the memory of your child next year.If you’re so inclined, write a poem about your feelings and save it with the rest of your baby’s memorial items.
•Find a memorial service at a local church.
Many offer a holiday service that allow people to submit the name of a lost loved one to be read aloud during the service.Others provide candles that you can light in your baby’s memory.
•Decorate your baby’s gravesite.
A small tree, poinsettia, garlands, or wreath can all work well if you’ve chosen a burial.
•Serve the holiday meal at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
If you can’t imagine going through with the traditional family meal at home, giving your time to people in need may feel better than staying at home alone.
•Remember this for next year.
Take a few moments to write down how you felt this year, and what your new traditions did for you.It may help you to figure out how you want to celebrate the memory of your child next year.If you’re so inclined, write a poem about your feelings and save it with the rest of your baby’s memorial items.
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