Baby loss certificates

Baby loss certificates have been introduced in England.

Bereaved parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy, or 28 if the loss was before October 1992, can now receive a certificate in recognition of their loss.

Applicants must:

  • be 16 years old
  • be one of the baby's parents or surrogate
  • have been living in England at the time of the loss

To apply, visit the request a certificate page on GOV.UK.