Planning a funeral is an important part of the grieving process. If you're looking for inspiration to help you choose a song or reading that will express your feelings about your loss, this is a great place to start. Here you'll find suggestions for religious and non-religious readings and music to help you personalize your loved one's funeral.
This list will be continuously updated as more resource pages are added for other cultures and religions. Please check back.
Secular and Other Reading Suggestions for a Baby's or Child’s Funeral
This page will give you a selection of many types of readings. From poetry to quotes to children's books, the options for funeral readings are endless. The suggestions here are only meant to be a beginning and a source of inspiration.
Song Suggestions for a Baby's or Child’s Funeral
Music can really help express your feelings of grief and sadness. Almost any kind of music can work for a memorial service. This page contains a list of songs that may be particularly appropriate for the funeral of a child or infant.
Suggested Christian Scriptural Readings for a Baby's or Child’s Funeral
On this page, you'll find a selection of readings from Scripture. Both the Hebrew Bible and New Testament contain many readings that are fitting for a child's funeral. Hopefully you'll find something that expresses your feelings.
Suggested Jewish Readings for a Baby’s or Child's Funeral or Memorial Service
This page contains a selection of readings from the Hebrew Bible and the traditional Jewish funeral prayer. Whether you're planning a traditional Jewish funeral or a non-traditional memorial service, you'll find readings that can fit your needs.
Inspirational Poetry for a Baby's or Child’s Funeral
This page has a list of Christian-inspired poetry that deals with losing a baby or child. The list is not all-inclusive but is meant to act as a starting point.
Writing a Birth/Death Announcement, Including Hints for Social Media
If you're ready to share the news of your pregnancy loss with others, you may be wondering how best to do so. This article contains helpful information about announcements, including sample wording for written announcements and suggestions for sharing the news in social media.
