Miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss are among the most difficult experiences a family will ever suffer. At this time of shock and sadness, it can be difficult for you to know how to move forward. It is normal to grieve for your child, even if your child has died early in the womb. You may want to bury your child. Some find it helpful to talk with someone who has lost a baby; who will walk with you through this process. Jacob’s Ladder Foundation exists to provide practical help to families in our community who are impacted by miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.
* Prepare you to know what to expect during your loss from a parent’s point of view. * Listen to your story. Your baby’s life has meaning and value. * Provide a coffin and burial place, at no cost, in Portland City Cemetery for your child. Your child will rest in an individual niche alongside other babies within a columbarium reserved for this purpose. Cremated remains may also be interred. * Memorialize your baby with a name plaque, even if you have no remains to bury or your loss was long ago. * Refer you to a professional or support group to work through your grief.