So as Father’s Day draws near, remember them too the waiting dads, the bereaved dads, The dads to babies in Heaven. The men whose fatherhood exists in prayers, in hope, in love that never had the chance to be lived out the way they imagined. Fatherhood isn’t measured by the time you held your child — it’s defined by love. And some fathers have been loving their children long before the world ever knew they existed. Lou - Baby Loss Mum & Advocate Angel Parents UK & Worldwide F

Rainbow Stars • Volunteer Stories Some people join a team.Others become part of its heartbeat.Sheila is the latter — a woman whose kindness, skill, and unwavering dedication have touched hundreds of families and every single one of us who work beside her. Every year, Sheila smashes the target for Baby Loss Awareness Ribbons. Not once. Not twice. Every single year. She pours her time, her hands, and her heart into creating something that carries meaning far beyond the ribbon i

Volunteering gives me a way to honour them. It allows me to help others in this community carry their grief, offer a heart‑hug on days when everything feels too heavy, and create gentle graphics and kind words for parents who need to feel seen, held, and understood. Having a special place in my garden for my little ones has helped my mental health more than I can ever express. It’s a space where I can breathe, remember, and feel close to them. Most of all, it’s a place our wh

Today, is a special day for us at Handmade with Love and Making Memories, and all the team at Angel Parents UK & Worldwide. It is a special and very precious little girl angelversary who grew her wings. We had the honour of sharing her journey in our "Beyond the Stars" post in 2024, not long after Nicole volunteered with us. Her name is Grace Mclellan,. Baby Grace as we call her on her graphics. So today we are honoured to create a special graphic or two in her memory. Sendin

I will never forget Mother's Day 2015, the year I finally felt worthy of the cards that has appeared on my door mat. It was the Saturday...

We are so sorry for your loss. Each Making Memories Box is prepared with care by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. Every item is chosen to honour your little one and to help you create gentle, lasting memories. Overview Each box is unique and lovingly assembled in memory of a child. Every parent is offered a choice of gown style and material. If we do not have a specific size in stock, we will aim to have one made to order by one of our seamstresses or volunteers, subjec

Have you ever written a letter to your baby or child who has passed away? Or, maybe keep a journal where you share your memories and life's everyday joys and tears. This was written by one of our team members who endured the loss of her baby boy at 17 weeks & 4 days. Jonathan, my darling boy, my quiet little heartbeat who slipped away before the world ever knew your name —I carried you for 3 days, 11 hours, and 27 minutes after they told me you had gone. In those hours, I he

🌿 Bereaved Parents Retreats & Induction From August onwards, parents from around the world are invited to join our NEW Summer Retreats — gentle spaces of healing, remembrance, and connection. Our induction session is now open for booking, offering you the chance to learn more, meet the team, and secure your place early. What’s Included Summer Retreat induction — discover our programme, meet facilitators, and explore what feels right for you Online and face‑to‑face retreats —

Very sad news this weekend. It is truly heartbreaking to learn of the devastating loss Cody Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, have suffered. Noa shared that their unborn son, Elijah, passed away during pregnancy, a tragedy that has triggered an immense outpouring of support from the football community. Remarkably, Gakpo has declared himself available for the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup clash against Morocco. While some may be surprised by his quick return to action,

It is back (Night-time Grief - Insomnia), and I know that it is okay not to be okay this month. I know I need to make sure I have got used to it, as many others do. I also know the boundaries and take time out from the world. Alone, and with Harry. But for now, it is insomnia on paper and complicated grief. From one parent to another For those who haven’t heard the term before, night‑time grief is something many people quietly live with. As a baby loss parent, it’s something

We cannot believe it has been three years since Baby Grace went on her final journey. Her burial pack was the very first tiny baby pack that Tracy ever prepared. Every item was chosen with such care — not only her tiny hat, but her forever bed, each piece selected with love and intention. It’s hard to explain what it feels like to put together your first burial box. There is a tenderness to it… a quiet connection to the parents you may never meet, wondering what colours they

💗 A Special Moment for Northern Ireland We are so pleased to hear the news that Baby Loss Certificates are now available in Northern Ireland. My heart felt hugged reading this tonight. I can already think of four people who will be online completing theirs in memory of their little ones — and that alone brings a lump to the throat. As a baby loss mum of little ones under 24 weeks, I know the importance of this. The butterflies, the heartache, the pause before pressing submit

💕 Behind the Scenes – Volunteer Spotlight: Joyce This week, we’re opening the door to what happens behind the scenes — sharing the stories of our incredible volunteers, their projects, plans, and the hearts that make it all possible. Today, we’re shining a light on Joyce, who has been part of our Handmade with Love & Making Memories family for nearly eight years. Before joining us, Joyce dedicated her time and talents to supporting various organisations with her beautiful cr

For Harry Anthony Rimmer on Father's Day He was meant for the pitch, stitched in red for dreams of goals. But heaven had its own team and called your tiny soul. Now you hang in quiet light, soft wings where crests should be. Each feather hums your name — Jonathan, number twenty‑one, free. You never touched the turf, Yet you have carried hearts instead. A father’s love, a mother’s tears, woven through my thread. So when your dad sees you there, He’ll know you're still his son,

There is a place only angel parents know a place where love does not end, where memories breathe, and where our boys meet. Jonathan walks there, twenty‑one years of stardust. BSB dances beside him, eighteen years of gentle glow. Oliver celebrates for two days, a birthday held by heaven’s hands. Reuben, bright and curious, runs ahead with a smile that never fades. And we — their mums, their dads, their families —we meet there too. In shared stories, shared tears, shared streng

🌸 Handmade Baby Loss Awareness Ribbons — Now Available Worldwide Our Handmade Baby Loss Awareness Ribbons and Forever in Our Hearts Ribbons are now available to purchase. Each ribbon is lovingly crafted to honour precious little lives and to stand with families who carry their babies in their hearts always. Volunteers Required (UK) only due to petition requirements If you’d like to support our work or wear a ribbon on the 15th October 2026, we would be so grateful, and we as

On the 13th June, they told us he was gone, and Harry, I don't talk about that day as much as we should. Because that day is the shitty one, that is the one that broke the two of us apart. We learnt to deal with it so differently. This year, we are getting there. I have chosen not to say those words today!. Because I remember the precious moments, it's all any of us have left, Baby and child loss parents. On the 15th, our precious little boy was born. Tiny hands, tiny feet,

Thank‑You Message to Volunteers We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers — including Harry and me — for everything we do collectively to support bereaved parents and our wider communities. Every life matters to each and every one of us, which is why our Face‑to‑Face Support Group in Scotland is open to anyone affected by grief. This inclusive approach allows us to walk alongside our community, especially at a time when mental health and counsell

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Gemma for many years, as a baby-loss mum, since she joined our members' club, and as a volunteer for APUK and Making Memories Handmade. I have supported her journey with James and her navigation through grief. She has found her creative side and enjoys working across our fundraising platforms, as well as supporting parents with personalised graphics, motivational quotes, and attending online workshops. I am so proud of how she has

🌈 Rainbow Star Award 2026 – Honouring Joyce For Volunteers’ Week 2026, we are proud to present a Rainbow Star Award to someone whose dedication, compassion, and quiet strength have shaped our organisation from the inside out. Joyce is not only a volunteer — she is the heartbeat of our creative team, the steady pair of hands behind thousands of precious items, and the person who shows up, every single day, with love stitched into everything she makes. For nearly eight years,