Gentle Care for Pre-Term Loss, Babies and Children
Deep listening, presence, attention to detail and compassion make our Life Rites Doulas a gentle and informed companion for the heartbreaking loss of little ones, be this for babies, children or pre-term loss. Led by our team member, Kim Somerville, the Life Rites team have become specialists in creating time and space for the moments and rituals needed in these special circumstances.
Life Rites is able to support you and your family with hospital liaison, home vigils or viewing time in our lovely chapel, cremation or burial, rites and bereavement. We can arrange the return of ashes: a service which hospital cremations are unable to provide. We have experience in tailoring to specific needs and creating foundations for healing, even in unlikely circumstances. It would be an honour to be there for you.
Our services are fully customisable rather than packages; below is a low-end sample costing for ease of consideration only:
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Transfer; Life Rites doula-supported collection of baby from hospital, and essential body care - $240.00
Mortuary Berth Fee - $55.00
Cremation Capsule; white bioboard with nameplate - $192.00
Private Cremation Fee - no charge
Transfer; Life Rites doula-supported delivery of baby to Crematorium - $110.00
Life Rites Arrangement Service, incl. return of ashes and follow-up conversation - $550.00
Ongoing monthly Grief Circle - gift
Subtotal - $1, 147.00
Life Rites Company Fee, based on 20% of the above actual costs; covers administration and overheads - $229.40
Total - $1, 376.40
Extending into full funeral service and the addition of home vigils or viewings in our chapel are also possible. Please don’t hesitate to make contact to talk about your unique needs.