Saying Goodbye provides comprehensive information, advice, support and much more to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy
Firstly, know that you are not alone. Unfortunately hundreds of thousands of people across the UK and Globally go through baby loss each day, and for each person, we are here to help, to explain, to try and make sense of what for many can be a deeply traumatic time.
Secondly, please make use of the information on the site, contact the team for further support if you or a loved one needs it, and know that we are here for you.
Mariposa Awards 2026
Each year, Mariposa International runs the highly prestigious Mariposa Awards. The nominations for 2026 are now open with 11 categories to nominate people for.
There are awards for healthcare professionals who have cared and supported someone through baby loss, awards for people in the community who, employers and more, so nominate them today.
Mariposa Ball & Awards 2025
On the 15th of March, the 5* Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, London, hosted the annual Mariposa Ball and Awards.
This wonderful evening in partnership with OK, celebrated the work of Mariposa International, acknowledging the amazing work of NHS and bereavement support heroes from around the UK with the Mariposa Awards, and raising vital funds to support the charity’s work globally. Find out all about this amazing night
‘Race For Love & Virtual Challenge’
We are calling people around the UK to join with us in 2025 to Race for Love and raise funds to support the work of the charity. We have secured race places at the Brighton Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon, Birmingham Half Marathon and the Great South Run, and are looking for amazing volunteers to take on these races for us.
We are also calling people around the world to fundraise by taking part in the Race for Love Virtual Challenge, where you run in your local area. You may choose to do a 1K run each day for a month, take on a 10K each month or take on a bigger challenge…the choice is yours.
Breaking News
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The new official government ‘Certificate of Loss’ for anyone who has experienced a pre-24-week baby loss is now available. Following 10-years of campaigning, we have finally made it happen. For anyone who sadly loses a baby before 24 weeks gestation, you can now apply. Anyone who has lost a baby at any point in the past is also able to now apply.
Statement on the Launch of the Certification for Pre-24-week Loss
I am delighted to announce that the government has launched the new ‘Certificate of Loss’ for anyone who experiences or has experienced a pre-24-week baby loss in England. One of the key early recommendations of the Pregnancy Loss Review, this is the first of the 73 recommendations to be introduced.
The Pregnancy Loss Review, which was laid in Parliament in 2023 called for 73 major changes, and Sam (my co-chair) and I are thrilled that the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health accepted all 73.
As a charity, we, the Mariposa Trust (Sayinggoodbye.org) launched the campaign for these certificates 9-years ago. We have been campaigning with Dame Floella Benjamin in The House of Lords and worked with celebrities, experts and most importantly bereaved families from across the country to make this a reality. Today marks a new day in history, where the estimated 250,000 babies lost each year before 24-weeks gestation, are finally recognised.
The Certificates are available to anyone who loses a baby pre-24-weeks gestation in England, but importantly the certificates are also available retrospectively, meaning that if you lost a baby months, years or decades ago, you can also apply. You simply go to the .GOV website to apply.
Every person who encounters the tragic loss of a baby deserves the formal recognition of that life, and I hope this will make a true difference to millions of people.
Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, BCAh – Founder and CEO of the Mariposa Trust, and Co-Chair and Author of The Pregnancy Loss Review
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The Life & Soul Podcast with Zoe Clark-Coates
Join grief and loss expert Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, as she has heart to heart chats with celebrities and friends. No topic is off the table, as guests open up about their life stories. Some episodes will make you laugh, some will move you to tears, all will make you think! New Episodes now available.
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About Saying Goodbye
Since its launch Saying Goodbye has been changing the face of baby loss support across the UK and globally. As the primary division of Mariposa International, Saying Goodbye has embraced the use of social media, befrienders, online portals, therapy & more, providing relevant advice, information & support to tens of thousands of people each week.
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About the Founders
Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates founded the charity Mariposa International, of which Saying Goodbye is the primary division. As a couple, they had personally gone through the experience of baby loss five times, and as such, had seen what was missing in the support sector and wanted to launch an organisation to meet this need.
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Fundraising and Donations
The charity relies fully on the generosity of individuals, couples, families, companies and foundations to carry on its vital work. If you can donate to the work of the charity, we would greatly appreciate your support, and if you can get involved in fundraising, we would love to have you join the fundraising team.
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