Dandelion Dreams - Dandelion Farewells

❛The most important thing for families to remember at this deeply personal time is that there are choices❜

Dandelion dreams has been gently nurtured and established within Dandelion Farewells, in response to the unique needs of a family experiencing the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth or the death of a baby or child. We recognise that these sensitive circumstances require special support, understanding and dedicated time. Dandelion dreams is specifically available to draw alongside you to offer guidance in the most helpful direction to suit you and your family’s needs. Many hospitals are able to provide a complimentary funeral service through their partnered funeral director. This can be incredibly helpful and, for many, is the most natural course. For some though, the service provided may not be easily geographically accessible or may be unavailable at a time best suited to you. It may be that something more bespoke is appropriate or that particular customs or traditions need to be incorporated. Dandelion dreams is able to offer each family as much support as they need, to help guide each person through the process of creating a relevant and meaningful farewell. Some families may choose to invite us to provide practical hands-on assistance, while for others a subtle sa guiding hand in the background is preferred. Our care offered to each family Many organisations and trusts exist to help families through this time, and beyond, and we work alongside and in partnership with them to ensure that we are up to date with current research, legislation and charity initiatives so that you are able to access the most relevant support and guidance available to you. We recognise that this may include financial, emotional, logistical or organisational considerations. We understand and acknowledge the value of being able to spend time with your child in the most comfortable and fitting manner for you. We will always do whatever we can to empower and enable families to do this. Our modern and welcoming premises can be made exclusively available for you to spend precious time with your child, along with other family members should you wish to do so. In addition, thanks to the generosity of one of our partnered charities, we are also incredibly fortunate to be able to offer families the loan of a CuddleCot cooling system and Moses basket should they prefer to spend time with their baby in their own home.

❛Guiding families through the choices of funeral arrangements to develop a meaningful occasion.❜

In turn, we can assist you to develop a fitting and meaningful tribute to recognise the life and loss of your child.

An overview of the elements of the guidance and help we can offer:

What will it cost?

Many crematoria and burial grounds charge just a small administration fee when the person who has died is an infant or child. Sometimes there will be no charge at all. Similarly, most ministers and celebrants apply a reduced rate for services for children.

In line with this, we will provide our full professional service (as listed above) for a modified fee of £250. This amount does not include additional costs such as a casket/coffin, flowers or specialist vehicles but we can provide transparent costings, and a number of options for these, relative to your budget and requirements.

In charging a small fee, we can ensure that a dedicated member of staff is on hand to fully support you through the process of arranging a funeral. This will also enable us to commit to sustaining this service so that it can be available to families in need in the future.

There are a number of charity initiatives which provide donated items or financial support in these circumstances, to enable and empower families to seek choices at this difficult time. Dandelion dreams is committed to helping families access these resources if requested.

Held in our heart – sensitive to your unique circumstances – we will always approach every situation with compassion, care, sensitivity and an open mind whilst being sympathetic to your particular customs.

Held in our heart – you choose – burial or cremation; religious or secular; celebrant, minister or family led; a small, intimate gathering or a larger, more formal service; we are here to help you to decide what will create the most meaningful and fitting farewell for you.