Remembrance Service for families who have experienced loss

University Maternity Hospital Limerick holds its annual remembrance service at the Holy Rosary church, Ennis Road, Limerick on Sunday, November 18th, at 3pm. 

 

Parents who have experienced the death of their baby/pregnancy loss at any stage, together with their family, friends and hospital staff, are all welcome to attend this service.

 

This is an annual event organised by the Bereavement Support Department and midwifery staff at UMHL. Families are very welcome to stay after the service for a chat and a cup of tea.  

 

Speaking ahead of the service, Marie Hunt, Clinical Midwife Specialist Bereavement and Loss, UMHL, said: “The death of a baby is recognised as one of the most difficult bereavements in life and something which has  a lifelong impact on parents and families.”

 

The organisers ask that those attending the service show sensitivity to newly bereaved families by using the quiet space available for crying babies/young children.