Dealing with the practicalities of loss

When your baby or babies die, you'll be faced with lots of information. Try to take things at your own pace so that you don't feel too overwhelmed.

If you are dealing with the practicalities of your loss and know the specific information you need, you can jump straight in using the links below.

Practicalities at the hospital and at home

Planning a funeral

Let us guide you through planning a funeral and choose what is right for your family to remember your baby or babies.

Registering your baby or babies' death

Our step-by-step guide will help you register a baby's death.

Applying for birth certificates

Find out how to apply for a baby loss certificate. You can also download the Twins Trust birth certificates.

Returning to work

If you're thinking about returning to work, we have some helpful tips to make sure you have the right support in place.

All the information in this section has been authored by Harley Cunningham, who experienced the heartbreaking loss of her two-year-old twin son, James, to bronchopneumonia in 2021.

Support with returning to work

Mum supports bereaved parents after twin son's death

A twin mum whose son died when he was 21-months-old has turned her tragedy into something positive to help other bereaved individuals.

Personal experiences, Bereavement, Older multiple loss