Divisions

Six divisions providing comprehensive support

When the charity was founded in 2012, it began as ‘Saying Goodbye’, using the name of the services of remembrance that were the first function of the organisation. Within weeks, hundreds and then thousands of requests for support came in and very quickly it became evident that the organisation needed to be more than just the services…

In 2013, the organisation officially became the charity The Mariposa Trust and ‘Saying Goodbye’ became its first support division, dedicated to the care and support of anyone affected by baby loss, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, whether the loss was recent or historic. To this day, ‘Saying Goodbye is the primary support division of the charity with support accessed globally by tens of thousands of people each and every week.

Over the next few years, requests for support increased and included people who were journeying pregnancy after loss, those who were struggling with fertility issues, some who had through choice or circumstance were going through the process of adoption, people whose baby had received a terminal diagnosis and those offering support to others through baby loss. Organically the charity developed new divisions to meet these needs and the charity’s support evolved to embrace a wide range of people journeying baby loss, infertility and childlessness.

Today in excess of 50,000 people access support through the charity each week from around the world. From online resources and daily social media support, to services, advice, befrienders and more, the charity stands ready to support people 24/7.

The Saying Goodbye website contains a significant amount of information on the different types of baby loss, with medical information, terminology, videos and expert advice to help you understand the journey you or someone you know is going through.

To access support, simply email the bereavement support team at [email protected] or click the button below:

Six Divisions, One Charity

  • Saying Goodbye – Baby Loss Support, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy
  • GrowingYou – Support for anyone journeying pregnancy after loss
  • So Cherished – Supporting those who have received a terminal or life-altering diagnosis over their baby
  • Holding Hope – Support through infertility
  • Waiting For You – Support through the adoption process
  • Love in Every Tear – Supporting those, who are themselves supporting others through loss