California
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In California, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child. (Please note: A death certificate is mandatory if a stillbirth occurs after 20 weeks of gestation.)
The Compassionate Friends
If you are a member (or a friend) of a family that has suffered the death of a child, The Compassionate Friends is here to help you and provide support for the family. Feel free to contact TCF’s National Office at 877-969-0010 or nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org if you need assistance in finding a local Chapter or you have any other questions.
Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND)
Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND) is a California non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, founded in 1983 to help parents, their families and their healthcare providers cope with the loss of a baby before, during, or after birth.
Sacramento Memorial Garden
Sacramento Memorial Garden of Sacramento, California is here to provide a peaceful, quiet, natural and encouraging environment for meditation, reflection and prayer for those remembering the unborn children. The garden is designed to provide privacy and a safe place for those visiting to grieve and find peace after their loss. We also offer a place of solace for memorial services and for placing permanent physical markers to remember the unborn loved ones.
Empty Cradle
Empty Cradle is a Southern California non-profit serving San Diego County and Riverside County area parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, TFMR or SIDS.
Orange County Pregnancy Loss
We're here to support you during this difficult time. Whether you're looking for full doula care surrounding the birth of your baby, or someone to talk to as you are faced with a myriad of heavy decisions, we are here to walk alongside you.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in California.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Offers several support groups for bereaved parents and families around Alaska.