We are so very sorry that you are here. Many of us, who share in this mission, have walked this path.
Though no one will know how you feel…we know it hurts.
What to expect…
In the state of Alabama, miscarriage occurs before 20 weeks gestation.
If you are showing signs: bleeding (even slightly) with abdominal cramping and/or able to consistently time the peak of the contraction, call your doctor immediately.
If miscarriage occurs at home, (if able) first seek a miscarriage kit from Mary’s Haven in Prattville, AL: (334) 365-6262 Address: 511 N Memorial Dr, Prattville, AL 36067.
You do not legally have to use a funeral home (before 20 weeks gestation). The cost of using a funeral home may cause a financial hardship. You have a few options.
You can choose cremation; please contact us or local crematories if this is the route you wish to go.
You can choose to bury your child at home or at a cemetery.
If burying at home, you must make sure that you own the property or have permission to bury on the owner’s land. Usually, you must bury at least 18” below the surface of the ground which will usually clear the remains from touching ground water. It is recommended to have a vaulted urn or casket, though not necessary at this stage of development. You can retrieve a casket from your parish, buy a casket from a funeral home or from Heaven’s Gain Ministries with options as low as $150.00. You may buy a vaulted urn from any funeral home at a low cost also.
If burying at a cemetery, you will have to abide by the cemetery by-laws. If a funeral home owns the cemetery, they will give you the options. In some cases, funeral homes will pickup your child, have the child cremated and interned at no cost, if a plot has already been purchased by the family. Each cemetery is different and you will have to call each.