Forget-Me-Not
Inspiring Baby Loss Support Group
Our Forget Me Not Group provides support to families who have experienced baby loss. We aim to make a lasting impact and help everyone to treasure the memory of their little angels. Everyone is welcome to join us.

The Forget-Me-Not Support Group was founded in 1992, when one of our founders, Karla, sadly lost her baby Grace- Ellen at 23+5 weeks. The support that Karla had so desperately needed, was unfortunately not there. Karla's Bereavement Midwife, Jenny Burton (who is sadly no longer with us) had decided that she wanted to open a room at Basildon Hospital specifically for the parents who had lost their babies at birth, but the hospital didn't have the funding to do so. With that, Karla, her family and friends raised the money for the Forget me Not suite at Basildon Hospital. Soon afterwards the Forget-Me-Not Group began. 30 years later, we also have a beautiful garden for bereaved parents and their angel babies, weekly meetings for talking and support, and an annual, poignant memorial service, where a dove release is held. The charity continues to work tirelessly every day to support families that have all experienced the same loss.
About us - Charity number 1111344


Fortnightly Support Meetings
Our support group meetings are held at Manor Mission Church, Laindon, SS15 6PA, fortnightly on a Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm. All are welcome for a friendly chat or even to sit in silence and listen to others who have been through the same experience. We serve refreshments, and there is plenty of free parking.
Please join us on the following upcoming dates:-
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Annual Memorial Service
On Saturday, 11th October 2025, from 14:00 -16:00 (Doors open at 13:00), our annual Forget-Me-Not memorial service is being held at Pitsea Crematorium. Church Rd, SS13 2HG Basildon. Everyone is welcome to join us, including all friends, family and children. Please contact us if you would like to read a poem, say a reading or suggest memorable songs to be played.

