We know that we are unable to take the pain away from those who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. We hope you will find comfort for yourself, a family member or friend through the resources provided here for you during this difficult time.

Remembrance Ceremony

Aultman Hospital holds an annual memorial service for families and friends who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. This year's Remembrance Ceremony will take place Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, located at 4414 Cleveland Ave. NW in Canton. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Please contact Christine at christine.powell@aultman.com or call 330-363-4250 for more information or questions. You can also click here for more information. Download our brochure to learn about our infant burial program.

Helpful Resources

Below is a list of resources you may find helpful, along with ways you can provide financial support for our bereavement program. You can also learn more about Aultman Grief Services here. 

Local Counseling & Support Groups

God's Tiny Angels
http://godstinyangels.org/ 
330-649-1331

Aultman Medical Group Behavioral Health & Counseling Center
AultmanDocs.com
330-493-9607

Precious Parents
https://www.akronchildrens.org/family_supports/Precious-Parents.html
330-542-3343

Forget Me Not Baskets Online Support Group
Facebook search: @forget-me-not baskets support group

Financial Assistance
http://angelnames.org/
http://godstinyangels.org/ 

Keepsakes
http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/
http://www.peacebears.org/afteryourloss.html
http://www.touchinglittlelives.org/
http://fmnbaskets.com/

Resources
Emotional Healing After a Miscarriage: A Guide for Women, Partners, Family, and Friends
http://aheartbreakingchoice.com/
http://www.centering.org/
http://griefwatch.com/
http://www.nationalshare.org/
http://www.plida.org/
http://wileswellness.org 

Please note that Aultman Health System does not endorse, control or assume liability/responsibility for the sites above - including any content or services provided by these sites.

Donations

Memory Albums
Donate a memory album to a family who has lost an infant. A memorial sticker will be placed on the inside cover with the following message: "This memory book was donated in memory of (name of infant/loved one here). We hope it will provide some comfort to you and your family." The cost is just $25 and donations can be made through The Aultman Foundation website. Simply email the name of your loved one to perinatal.bereavement@aultman.com after you make your donation. 

You can also visit The Aultman Foundation website to donate to the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Fund. Visit the Aultman Hospital Wish List on Amazon for additional items needed to provide bereavement resources to families. 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at christine.powell@aultman.com or call 330-363-4250.