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Baby loss & pregnancy loss
The loss of a baby is a profound grief. We care for the very smallest with the same tenderness and dignity as anyone in our care, and we never charge our professional fee for a baby or child's funeral. Support is here for you.
Quick answer
After the loss of a baby, take all the time you need. Specialist support comes from Sands and the HSC pregnancy-loss services. The Child Funeral Fund can help with costs, and we never charge our professional fee for a baby or child's funeral.
What happens, step by step
Take all the time you need
There is no rush at all. Hospital bereavement teams and the services below will support you.
Talk to us gently
We will guide you with great care through any choices about a funeral, at whatever pace feels right.
Consider the Child Funeral Fund
Help is available with the cost of a baby or child's funeral, regardless of income.
Lean on specialist support
Sands and the HSC pregnancy-loss services offer dedicated, compassionate support.
Resources & official links
nidirect
Child Funeral Fund
Help with the cost of a funeral for a child, regardless of income.
nidirect
Child Funeral Fund claim form (CFF1)
The CFF1 claim form for the Child Funeral Fund.
HSC Bereavement Network
Support for pregnancy and baby loss
Compassionate support for families after pregnancy or baby loss.
Sands
Deciding about a funeral (baby loss PDF)
A sensitive booklet to help families decide about a funeral after the death of a baby.
Need help now?
If someone has died or you are unsure what to do next, David Crymble & Sons Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day. We can guide you step by step — whether the death has happened at home, in hospital, in a care home, or elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a charge for a baby or child's funeral?
We never charge our professional fee for a baby or child's funeral, and the Child Funeral Fund can help with other costs.
Who can support us after baby loss?
Sands and the HSC Bereavement Network offer specialist support, linked below, alongside your hospital bereavement team.
Do we have to decide about a funeral quickly?
No. You can take your time, and we will support you gently through any decisions.
Is there a charge for a baby's funeral?
We never charge our professional fee for a baby or child's funeral, and the Child Funeral Fund can help with other costs.
Do we have to decide about a funeral quickly?
No. You can take all the time you need, and we will support you gently through every choice.
Related guides
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Reviewed by: David Crymble & Sons
Sources: official guidance from NI Direct, HSC NI, MoneyHelper, Marie Curie, Cruse and the relevant councils, where applicable.
This page is for general guidance only. Requirements can change, so please check with the relevant official organisation or contact David Crymble & Sons for help.