6 Ideas to Decorate a Stillborn Room

Written By Trina Parkin

By creating a safe, nurturing, and comforting space for moms, dads, and their families to grieve, you can help them to process their loss. Every detail in a bereavement room matters. It’s a sanctuary for families in their darkest hour, a place to remember and heal. With the tips below, we hope it will guide you to design supportive spaces for families facing loss.

Colors

Opt a soft and serene color palette, such as muted pastels or neutral tones to create a calming atmosphere.

Personalization

Provide spaces for parents to display mementos, photographs, or keepsakes of their baby. You could also give the family a bereavement box with baby mementos such as locks of hair.

Comfort

Providing comforting textiles like plush blankets and pillows can create a warm and nurturing environment. Dimmable lighting can also make the space feel more restful and help parents to adjust the room to their needs.

Wall Art

Soothing paintings or gentle quotes can offer a sense of tranquility and comfort. Avoid religious references or artwork that might not relate to everyone.

Thoughtful details

Touches like essential oil diffusers can create a relaxing sensory experience

Seating

Make sure that the room has comfortable seating and private spaces for families to share their grief.

Trina Parkin