Delaware
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Delaware, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child. (Please note: A death certificate is mandatory if the baby weighs more than 12 ounces at the time of birth.)
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.
New Castle County Grief Support Groups and Services
The Delaware Grief Awareness Consortium provides this updated directory of resources for use by all Delawareans who are experiencing loss and grief as well as by their family members, friends and counselors. Our hope is that this directory will lead you to resources available in your local community that will help you understand your thoughts and processes common in grieving the loss of a loved one and that will provide you an opportunity to share your feelings with others who understand and can provide support.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Delaware.