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 BALL & AWARDS 2026
BE PART OF THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN THE CHARITY’S YEAR!
For over a decade, the Mariposa Ball and Awards have been a pivotal night in celebrating the work of the charity in the UK and globally, raising funds, and recognising frontline NHS and community workers who support the bereaved.
On the 25th of April 2026, the charity will once again hold the Mariposa Ball and Awards at the 5* Landmark Hotel in London. Held in partnership with OK magazine, the evening features fabulous food, world-class entertainment, amazing auctions and the presentation of the awards.
The event draws together stars of stage and screen, celebrities, peers, politicians, companies, charity supporters and award nominees to help raise awareness of baby loss, and you could be part of this incredible night. Tickets and tables are available by clicking on the button below.
We hope that you can join us.
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.
Certification – England
As of February 2024, any baby lost before 24 weeks gestation is eligible for one of the government’s new official ‘Certificates of Loss’. The new certificates formally recognise each loss, but are also able to be applied for retrospectively. This means that anyone who lives in England is able to apply for a certificate for any baby they have lost in the past. This has also now been adapted to allow for twin and triplet losses.
This has only been made possible following our 10-years campaign, a Private Members Bill in the House of Lords, and the work of our founder and CEO Zoe Clark-Coates MBE as the co-chair and author of the Pregnancy Loss Review.
MARIPOSA 250
CAN YOU BE PART OF MAKING A TRUE DIFFERENCE
We have launched our most significant fundraising challenge.
We are mobilising 250 people across the UK to undertake a fundraising activity or series of activities over the next 12 months. Perhaps you are a seasoned fundraiser who has taken on challenges or projects over the years, or this is the first time you have considered fundraising; either way, we need you. Each of the Mariposa 250 will represent 1,000 babies that will be lost over the next 12 months in the UK.
Your contribution can be as small or large as you want it to be…
You can take on a sporting challenge, such as a half-marathon, a marathon, or a 5K. Perhaps you love baking, and could plan a bake sale at your workplace. You may be part of a club and could take on a 24-hour challenge with some of your friends…the possibilities are endless. And the crucial part… The more funds that you raise, the greater the impact on the baby loss community.
So today, be part of making a difference… Together, as the Mariposa 250, we will turn grief into action and remembrance into hope. Because no one should face baby loss alone.
Our One More Video
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.
Listen to the Podcast
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.
More about Saying Goodbye
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.
Read Zoe’s Story
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.
Support Saying Goodbye Now