Infant Cremation FAQs

Infant cremation is a gentle, respectful process specifically suited to the small size of a baby. Our facility uses equipment and procedures designed with infants in mind, and your baby is cared for individually from the moment they are brought into our care until their ashes are returned to you.

We offer comprehensive, compassionate support for families experiencing the loss of an infant. Beyond coordinating cremation or burial, we provide grief support, help with paperwork, and gentle guidance through every decision.

Our support includes:

• Arranging for your baby's gentle transfer into our care.
• Providing caring, individualized attention throughout the process.
• Meeting with your family to plan a memorial or service, if desired.
• Completing necessary paperwork, including certificates and permits.
• Coordinating with cemeteries or crematories.
• Offering keepsakes such as hand and footprint pendants, prayer cards, and memory boxes.
• Connecting families with grief counseling and infant loss support resources.

Yes. Cremation is simply the method of final care for your baby's body. A memorial service, private viewing, or graveside gathering can still be held to honor and remember your little one, whatever disposition you choose.

Timing varies based on your state's requirements and any necessary paperwork or medical examiner review. In most cases, we're able to move forward within a few days. Our staff will walk you through the specific timeline for your family's situation.

Your baby's ashes are gently and promptly returned to your family in an urn of your choosing. Many families choose a keepsake urn, divide the ashes among several small urns for different family members, or have ashes incorporated into memorial jewelry.

No, services are not required by law. Some families choose a simple, direct cremation, while others find comfort in a small private viewing or memorial gathering. We support whichever path feels right for your family.

Common options include infant burial, cremation, or a combination of a memorial service followed by cremation. Each choice can be paired with a private viewing or personalized service.

Absolutely. Families can include music, readings, photographs, hand and footprint keepsakes, and personal touches to create a tribute that reflects your hopes and love for your baby.

We offer Legacy Touch pendants with your baby's hand or footprints, prayer cards, keepsake urns, memory boxes, and molded hand and footprint castings. These items are created with care to help you hold onto your baby's memory.

We understand this is an incredibly difficult time, and cost should never stand in the way of caring for your baby. Please reach out to our team to discuss affordable options, and ask about resources or assistance that may be available to your family.