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Forget-Me-Not

 

Inspiring Baby Loss Support Group

Our Forget Me Not Group provides support to families who have experienced baby loss. We aim to make a lasting impact and help everyone to treasure the memory of their little angels. Everyone is welcome to join us.

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The Forget-Me-Not Support Group was founded in 1992, when one of our founders, Karla, sadly lost her baby Grace- Ellen at 23+5 weeks. The support that Karla had so desperately needed, was unfortunately not there. Karla's Bereavement Midwife, Jenny Burton (who is sadly no longer with us) had decided that she wanted to open a room at Basildon Hospital specifically for the parents who had lost their babies at birth, but the hospital didn't have the funding to do so. With that, Karla, her family and friends raised the money for the Forget me Not suite at Basildon Hospital. Soon afterwards the Forget-Me-Not Group began. 30 years later, we also have a beautiful garden for bereaved parents and their angel babies, weekly meetings for talking and support, and an annual, poignant memorial service, where a dove release is held. The charity continues to work tirelessly every day to support families that have all experienced the same loss.

About us - Charity number 1111344

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​Fortnightly Support Meetings

Our support group meetings are held at Manor Mission Church, Laindon, SS15 6PA, fortnightly on a Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm.  All are welcome for a friendly chat or even to sit in silence and listen to others who have been through the same experience. We serve refreshments, and there is plenty of free parking.

Please join us on the following upcoming dates:-

Wednesday 4th March 2026

Wednesday 18th March 2026

Wednesday 1st April 2026

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Wednesday 29th April 2026

Annual Memorial Service

 On Saturday, 10th October 2026, from 14:00 -16:00 (Doors open at 13:00), our annual Forget-Me-Not memorial service is being held at Pitsea Crematorium. Church Rd, SS13 2HG Basildon. Everyone is welcome to join us, including all friends, family and children. Please contact us if you would like to read a poem, say a reading or suggest memorable songs to be played.

Memorial Service 2026
Memorial Service 2026
When
10 Oct 2026, 02:00 – 16:00
Where
Pitsea Crematorium ,
Church Rd, Bowers Gifford, Basildon SS13 2HG, UK

Arnie Golf Day

On Friday the 9th of October 2026 at Top Meadow Golf Club, Upminster, RM14 3PR, the Stoneley family are holding a golf day in memory of Arnold who was born sleeping. Please see further details below.

All proceeds will go to the Forget Me Not Support Group.

To book your place, please contact Michael Stoneley at mikestoneley@gmail.com or call 07802 494194. 

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You are not alone, and we are here whenever you need support.
Contact Karla on 07958 334012
or Sue on 07359 257172

©2022 by Forget Me Not Baby Loss Support. Charity Number 1111344

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