It’s a life-altering experience when a pregnancy or birth doesn’t go as planned. While coping with the grief can seem unbearable and is a different process for everyone, acknowledging your feelings can be a healthy beginning for your journey through the mourning process. An important part of mourning is finding the perfect way to pay tribute to your little one. Designing a monument for their resting place is one option that will ensure your loved one is remembered for generations to come, so here are a few other ideas you may consider.

How to Memorialize the Loss of a Child

1. Create a Sentimental Piece of Jewelry

A specially made piece of jewelry that you can wear daily allows you to keep your child’s memory close to you always. You can choose a birthstone ring to display your due date or their birth month, a necklace engraved with their name or initials, or a bracelet that’s customized with charms symbolizing their life. Any of these would be a treasured token to help bring you peace and a reminder that they’re always with you.

2. Plant a Tree or Garden

Having a designated space in your yard that you can visit any time is a great way to honor your baby. You can plant a tree to signify hope or design a memorial garden with colorful flowers, a tranquil waterfall, and an angel statue. You can ask family and friends to help so those you love can contribute to the commemoration and show their support. 

3. Put Together a Keepsake Box

Preserve the memory of your baby in a keepsake box filled with ultrasounds, baby shower gifts, hospital wristbands, clothing, blankets, and any other photos or trinkets you gathered during your pregnancy or afterward. Arrange a lovely display that you can showcase somewhere special in your home. This will remind the family to take a few minutes every now and then to pause and commemorate or share a positive thought towards your loved one.

However you choose to memorialize your child will allow everyone to remember they were loved. If you’re interested in dedicating a monument to your baby’s memory, Derrick Monument Company, Inc. can help you create a meaningful and beautiful design. Since 1915, the family-owned and -operated company has offered a wide selection of high-quality, one-of-a-kind products and compassionate assistance for families throughout Genesee County, NY. Call (585) 768-8470 to speak with a team member, or visit them online to learn more about their monument services.