Wentworth-Douglass Hospital will host a remembrance and dedication ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Children's Memory Garden at Pine Hill Cemetery to honor children who died during pregnancy or as infants. The theme of this year's event, held on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, is "I See You In My Dreams."
Families coping with all types of perinatal loss are invited to gather for support and community. You will have an opportunity to decorate a luminary bag in honor of your loss, followed by a lighting ceremony. Children are welcome, and art and music therapists will be available to engage guests. There will be light appetizers and time to connect with others.
The event will also include the dedication of new Children's Memory Garden at Pine Hill Cemetery, made possible by Jasper's Heart, a non-profit organization that supports those who have experienced the loss of an unborn, stillborn or soon-after birth child.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, insect repellent and a sweater or jacket. Please note: there is no restroom available in the cemetery, so plan accordingly.
Please register for the event for the free event at https://seeyouinmydreams.eventbrite.com. In the case of rain, the event will be held online via Zoom; the organizer will email registered attendees if the event is canceled with a link to attend virtually.
Directions: Enter East Watson Street from its intersection with Central Avenue. Follow East Watson Street until you see a chain link fence on the right. Enter the cemetery at the fence opening and follow the signs/balloons past the large monument, keeping to the right until the road's end. The Memory Garden will be on the right. Park anywhere along the route.
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