| Fetal Memorial Services Program |
 In cooperation with four Des Moines area hospitals, Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss offers our facilities for cremation and memorial services for families who have lost a baby prior to 20 weeks gestation. This program was started by Mercy Hospital Medical Center in April, 1990, as a way to recognize and honor the lives of these tiny babies. Iowa Lutheran Hospital began offering this program in January, 1993. Since then, Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Broadlawns Medical Center have also joined us in this special program.
 Each Pastoral Care department sends out announcements of a memorial service to families who wish to be included. For each service, Flowers by Anthony donates a vase of white sweetheart roses, to be given to each family attending following the service. Special memorial folders are presented to each person attending. Pastoral Care staff conducts the service assisted by our staff at Hamilton's. |
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