Ontario Government offering new supports for families of stillborn children

October 28, 2024

The Ontario Government is offering new supports for grieving families of stillborn children, including a new commemorative document of stillbirth, and by eliminating administrative fees for certified copies of stillbirth registrations. Grieving parents who experience a stillbirth in Ontario can apply online or by mail using the new Stillbirth Package application.

Upon request through the Stillbirth Package application, parents can receive up to four optional free documents:

  • *NEW* Commemorative document of stillbirth
  • Certified copy of stillbirth registration
  • Certified copy of stillbirth registration with medical information
  • Search letter for stillbirth registration

Additional supports are available to grieving families through the Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network. To receive peer support services, families can visit pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca or call 1-888-303-7245 for more information.