Abstract

This is a reflective article which draws on a research study about the spiritual impact of stillbirth on bereaved parents. The article draws together the voices of bereaved parents in an area where pregnancy loss is not spoken of very much in society and in faith communities. This article seeks to understand some of the big questions associated with stillbirth and how we try to make sense of them from a spiritual or faith perspective. The article makes recommendations about how faith communities can and should integrate this area of bereavement more into pastoral practice and the services they offer to bereaved families as well as helping to give a voice where many feel there is silence.