Bereavement Resources

Saul's Light:

Saul's Light is a Louisiana-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting NICU and bereaved families across our state through comprehensive resources and compassionate care.

Saul's Light

Savannah Smiles:

Savannah Smiles serves 13 parishes in southeast Louisiana, providing small grants to assist with funeral expenses and emotional support for families in the loss of a child up to 18 years.

Savannah Smiles

While We're Waiting:

The While We’re Waiting ministry offers free Biblically-based retreats, where bereaved parents have the opportunity to find community and form lasting bonds with other moms and dads who truly understand the experience of child loss.

While We're Waiting Light

All God's Babies:

The mission of All God’s Babies is to provide a casket for a pre-born or small child up to two years old along with burial service and entombment in the AGB tomb in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in New Orleans— at no cost.

All God's Babies

Northshore Miscarriage and infant support group:

Northshore families can attend a monthly support group at St Tammany Health System.

Miscarriage and infant loss support group

Heidi Saint James:

Supporting families through remembrance, meaningful keepsakes, resources, and ongoing programs that honor every baby's life.

Heidi Saint James

Louisiana Stillbirth Tax Credit:

Louisiana H.B. 146 was signed into law as Act 467 and allows a refundable tax credit following the birth of a stillborn. The credit is equal to $2,000 and must be claimed for the year the stillbirth occurs.