Remembering Every Child, Supporting Every Family
July 13, 2026
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time to recognize the lifelong journey of parents whose children have died. It is also an opportunity to remind grieving families that their children are remembered — by those who love them most and the communities that had the privilege of knowing them.
When a family comes through our doors for respite or end-of-life care, they become part of the Crescent Cove family. We celebrate birthdays, favorite songs, treasured routines, quiet snuggles, and joyful milestones. We learn what brings each child comfort, what makes them smile, and what makes them uniquely who they are.
When a child passes at Crescent Cove, we help families begin the process of grieving by holding an honor walk, a beautiful ritual to lovingly and respectfully say good-bye. We surround the family to hold space for the sacred moment. The walk ends at the front door, where the family says goodbye before their child leaves Crescent Cove for the final time.
While not every child we serve dies at Crescent Cove, every child remains part of our story. Whether a family says goodbye within our Home or elsewhere, each child leaves an imprint on our hearts. We remember them by name. We speak about them. We share stories. We celebrate the joy they brought into our Home and the lasting impact they have had on our staff, volunteers, and everyone fortunate enough to know them.
As we observe Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, we invite our community to remember alongside us. If you know someone whose child has died, don't be afraid to speak their child's name. Reach out. Share a memory. Let them know that their child continues to be remembered.
The love shared with a child lasts forever. Their story continues, their memory lives on, and at Crescent Cove, they will always be remembered.
We invite you to watch this short video to witness the profound honor and love that surrounds a family during an honor walk—a reflection of the care that continues long after a child's final moments.
