The South Eastern Trust’s Forget Me Not Focus Group held its annual Service of Remembrance to honour the lives of babies and children who have passed away, bringing together bereaved families and loved ones.

South Eastern Trust Bereavement Midwife, Jacqueline Dorrian said: “Our annual Service of Remembrance takes place during Baby Loss Awareness Week and is a way to remember the babies and children who have died too soon.

“Our bereaved parents and their families came together to remember their little ones, acknowledge their grief and feel less alone.”

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The annual Forget Me Not Group’s Service of Remembrance was held at the Stormont Hotel, the symbolic Tree of Remembrance holds the names of the babies and little ones who have died before or after birth. Pic credit: SEHSCT

placeholder image — The annual Forget Me Not Group’s Service of Remembrance was held at the Stormont Hotel, the symbolic Tree of Remembrance holds the names of the babies and little ones who have died before or after birth. Pic credit: SEHSCT

Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Alderman Aaron McIntyre lent his support to the event at Stormont Hotel.

He said: “Baby loss can be an incredibly lonely experience and the compassion, understanding and support offered to bereaved families can make such a difference.

“I am looking forward to welcoming the Forget Me Not Focus Group to the Mayor’s Parlour to discuss how we can work together to support bereaved parents in our community.”