Rituals and Memory Making: Creating Meaningful Moments for Siblings & Families

Rituals and memory making exercises allow for a shared experience between parents and siblings. Specific memory making activities can be designed to help siblings tell their story, facilitate family discussions, provide opportunities to express how they feel, and document their relationship with the baby. As a parent, you might consider your wishes, the ages of your other children, your culture or religion, or other meaningful parts of your life when thinking about making memories. Your baby has meaning to you and to your family, and even when your baby has died, they are not gone from your life. Here are some ways you might recognize and acknowledge the life of your baby. (Note: hospital or funeral home staff may be able to assist you with making some of these memories)