Miscarriage Memorial

In cooperation with Des Moines area hospitals, we offer our facilities for cremation and memorial services for families who have had a baby die prior to 20 weeks gestation. Families who choose to be a part of this special program are invited to attend a Memorial Service, honoring the life of their child. Staff from participating hospitals, along with Hamilton’s staff, conduct the service, which takes place twice a year.

Additionally, families can attend a special burial service that takes place once every five years at the Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in the “Best Friends” section.

The Next Miscarriage Memorial Service

January 28, 2024

For more information, please contact the Academy (515) 697-3666 or
email HFHAcademy@HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

The Next Miscarriage Memorial Burial

TBD

Please contact the Academy for more information or to receive and invitation to the next burial

Miscarriage Resources

Handling Hurtful Comments when Your Baby has Died, also available in Spanish.

Practical Suggestions for Parents When Your Baby has Died, also available in Spanish.

To the Grieving Parent

Dear Dad-A Letter From One Dad to Another after a Miscarriage

The Compassionate Friends: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Fletcher Foundation: http://www.thefletcherfoundation.net/

No Foot Too Small: http://www.nofoottoosmall.org/