Our Story

Our daughter, Erin, was stillborn on 9th July 2003 at 38 weeks. Like so many expectant parents, we were excitedly preparing to welcome our first child into the world. Tragically, just one week before Erin was due, we attended what should have been a routine scan and were told that her heart had stopped beating.

In that moment, our lives changed forever.

Instead of bringing our baby girl home, we found ourselves arranging her funeral and trying to navigate the overwhelming grief that comes with losing a child. Alongside the heartbreak came countless questions that we were completely unprepared for.

"How do you arrange a funeral for your baby? Is there financial support available? What kind of coffin do you choose? What flowers should you have? Where do you even begin?"

Like many bereaved parents, we felt lost, isolated and unsure where to turn. The practical challenges were overwhelming, but so too was the emotional impact. We struggled to understand what life would look like after Erin's death and how this loss would affect us individually and as a family.

What we needed most was guidance, understanding and support from people who truly understood what we were going through.

That experience became the foundation of Baby Loss Retreat.

Our mission is to ensure that no bereaved parent feels as alone as we did. Through compassionate support, practical guidance, resources, counselling and a community built on understanding, we aim to help families navigate the darkest moments of their lives.

While nothing can take away the pain of losing a child, we believe that no family should have to face that journey alone.