You may have seen recent news reports that an unmarked grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies, alongside other babies, children and adults has been uncovered in Royton Cemetery, Oldham. 

Sands is here to offer emotional support to anyone in Oldham and across the UK who has been affected by this upsetting news. 

"The discovery of the grave in Oldham is absolutely heartbreaking and especially so for anyone who thinks that their baby may be buried there. We are thinking of all bereaved parents and families and their babies at this very sad time. 

"We know that parents never forget their babies. We are often contacted by bereaved parents whose baby died many years ago and who now want to find out what happened to their baby’s body." 

- Jen Coates, Sands' Director of Bereavement Support and Community & Volunteering. 

 

Sands support services are available for anyone impacted by pregnancy or baby loss, no matter how long-ago.

Although Sands cannot trace babies' graves we can offer advice and support to anyone who is trying to find out where their baby or the baby of a family member may be buried. 

We also have a downloadable booklet on our website about tracing a baby's grave or record of cremation.

People may also find the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) useful in finding cemeteries and crematoria in their area: www.iccm-uk.com