If you work in the funeral sector, you are providing essential services in a local community setting. If you are looking for new or different ways to connect with your community, we can help you.
Local Sands support groups
We have a network of local support groups across the UK, offering a mix of activity-based support, events, and opportunities for bereaved families to talk.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9-15 October is a time for everyone affected by baby loss to come together. We have resources and guidance if you are running your own event, and information about other events in your area:
Ways to remember
Sands holds many other local events during the year, which help families to remember their baby. These range from Ribbon Runs to Winter Lights.
Sands Garden
There are a number of local memorial gardens for pregnancy and baby loss. We also have an annual memorial at the Sands Garden at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.