Miscarriage, Baby Loss Support & Services
We are so very sorry for your loss & hope this information goes some way to providing you with the practical and emotional support you need.
Call our confidential helpline 020 8201 5774 or 020 8800 0018
Some Helpful Contacts
Understanding your options for Burial
Arranging a burial can be overwhelming. It’s important to know that different burial society's offer different options depending on the stage of loss regarding marked graves and family attendance at the burial. We have provided the details of each service below if you need further information to help you make your choice you can call Chana.
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Burial society for members only
Arrangement of the burial of foetus & stillbirth.No option of marked grave or family attendance.
Mr YM Lobenstein 07891241763
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Burial Society members only
Arrangement of burial of foetus & stillbirth.
No option of marked grave or family attendance.
Tel: Mr M. Grunhut 07972 798 874
Tel: Mr M. Kreditor 07973 746 066 -
Burial society for Federation members (or non-members at a fee).
Arrangement of the burial of foetus & stillbirth
Option of marked grave, no family attendance (preferable but can be discussed).
Rabbi Lawrence Littlestone Tel: 020 8202 2263
Email: lawrence.littlestone@federation.org.uk
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Burial society for S&P members (non-members at a fee)
Burial arrangement of foetus, stillbirth
Marked grave at Edgwarebury cemetery and family attendance permitted
Tel: Helen Doherty 020 7481 7843
Email: hebra@sephardi.org.uk -
Burial Society for US members (non- members at a fee).
Burial arrangement of stillbirthOption of marked grave, family attendance permitted.
Tel: 020 8950 7767 (daytime option 1, out of hours option 4)
Email: bbo@usburial.org.uk
Website: www.theus.org.uk/burial
Understanding your options for emotional and practical support
Navigating a loss can be difficult emotionally and practically.
There are a number of organisations that can support you through this challenging time.
Emotional support:
Chana
Chana supports couples both medically & emotionally to hold & support you through your grief & guide you through any halachic, medical and practical decisions you may need to make during this difficult time. Chana can be contacted at any point in a bereavement or with any concerns during pregnancy.
Tel: 020 8203 8455
Helpline: 020 8201 5774
Email: support@chana.org.uk
Website: www.chana.org.uk
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Confidential bereavement counselling & support groups for the Jewish Community.
Tel: Trisha Curtis 020 8951 3881
Email: inquiries@jbcs.org.uk
Website: www.jbcs.org.uk
Practical support:
Yad La’em
Immediate support following baby loss, including meals, cleaners & telephone buddies. Based in North West London.
Tel: Renee Schurder 07886 483 463
Email: reneeschurder@gmail.com
Mother to Mother
Trained volunteers providing emotional and practical support including; meals, household help and more, for women who have experienced a loss after the first trimester. Based in Edgware and surrounding areas.
Tel: Aviva Landau/Danielle Morhaim – 0203 745 0955/07557337121
Email: office@mtom.org.uk
www.mtom.org.uk