When a Child or Baby Dies

What to do

We conduct baby funerals for a local hospital which are arranged and paid for by the Hospital Trust. These funerals (both cremation and burial) involve a simple white coffin and a religious or non-religious service. For burials the family can choose to use the cemetery chapel or the entire ceremony can take place at the graveside.

Sometimes when a baby dies before full gestation parents are unable to attend the funeral. We ensure that the funeral is carried out with dignity and respect.

If you are having a private funeral, we can provide you with an estimate in respect of your specific wishes. We will keep the charges as low as possible for the funeral of a child or baby.

We can offer a small selection of coffins and caskets for babies and children. Please talk to us about your preference of coffin as there are a range of designs and prices.

There are a number of charities and organisations set up to help people when they lose a child or baby:

Child Death Helpline 

A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago.

Tel: 0800 282 986 
Web: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk

Child Bereavement

Supports families and educate professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

Tel: 01494 568 900 
Web: www.childbereavementuk.org

Immediate Assistance

In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us for immediate assistance out of our office hours, please do call us. We can arrange collection at any time of day or night:

Lorna at Levertons was understanding and supportive throughout. Very professional service at a very difficult time

Review by Claudette Q left on 07 Dec 2024

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Lorna at Levertons was understanding and supportive throughout. Very professional service at a very difficult time.

Review by Claudette Q left on 06 Dec 2024

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Lorna was very professional and very kind. Explained the whole sad process very well and guided me through the steps that needed to be done. The extra comfort was that the crematorium was local so I could attend. Really took out the stress of it.

Review by John L left on 05 Dec 2024

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Levertons in Kentish Town arranged my mother's funeral. I spent a lot of time on the arrangements with Lorna who was so patient, helpful and caring during that very stressful time. And everyone involved was very professional and respectful.

Review by Lucy B left on 04 Dec 2024

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Levertons have been doing our family funerals for years and they never disappoint. A caring and professional service from start to finish.

Review by Liz H left on 04 Dec 2024

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Well handled, prompt, efficient and considerate, highly recommended.

Review by Robert M left on 29 Nov 2024

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Excellent service, very accommodating and efficient staff, highly recommended.

Review by Robert M left on 29 Nov 2024

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Extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble & all requests were made possible. Respectful, considerate and well worth every penny it cost.

Review by Janet C left on 29 Nov 2024

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You can always trust Leverton & Sons Ltd to do a fantastic job. I believe it is their long history in this business and their professionalism that drives them to continuously offer customer satisfaction.

Review by Leslie F left on 29 Nov 2024

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Dear Kathryn , I am sorry it has taken me so long to thank you and your team for the perfect way you handled the funeral arrangement of my wife . Your quiet efficiency and professionalism is so valued by those that are left to grieve, it takes all the worry of the practicalities away . I particularly appreciated the fact that you explained the procedures clearly and all the possible choices without any pressure , but giving helpful advice , quite rare in these days of the hard sell . I couldn't imagine being eased through the organisation and carrying out the rituals of that very sad day for myself and family in a more sensitive way . My sincere thanks .

Review by David G left on 28 Nov 2024

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