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If your baby died before 20 weeks gestation, there are no legal requirements governing what you can or can not do. Neither the birth or the death need registering, unless your baby weighs more than 400 grams.
Burial
You can bury your baby's remains wherever you choose. Many choose their own garden and plant something to commemorate the spot. Consider choosing a plant you could take cuttings from should you ever move. Alternatively, a garden seat or water feature would be a peaceful commemoration. Some parents choose a corner of their garden that is already special and bury everything without any particular marker. If you live in a rental property or apartment, you can use a large pot suitable for a deck or balcony.
Cremation
You may choose to have your baby's remains cremated and scatter the ashes at a place that is meaningful to you. Or the ashes could be buried in the garden or in a pot under a plant. Ashes can even be incorporated into an indoor plant, such as the Peace Lily.
Contact a funeral director to arrange for cremation. Search under 'Funeral Directors' in your area Yellow Poages. There will be a fee of approximately $75 for this service and you will get about a teaspoon of ashes. Most cemeteries have a special area dedicated to babies where you could bury your little one or scatter its ashes. You can visit any time you wish.
If you can't decide, put everything in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer until you have made up your mind. Another option is to take the container to a funeral parlour and ask if they could cool store it for you.
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