Memorial Book
A Memorial Book is kept in the Sanctuary at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. If you would like to have a page created in memory of your child, please contact the Chaplain or Spiritual Care team. Please also feel free to get in touch if you would like to know more about emotional and bereavement support for families.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary offers space for quiet reflection, prayer or meditation with access to a landscaped courtyard which has a labyrinth of large stones. The Sanctuary can be found on the ground floor of the RHCYP, next to Castle Mey Ward. Ritual washing facilities are available.
For more information visit the spiritual care page.
Memorial Service
There is an annual Memorial Service to remember children who have died, held in Edinburgh on the last Sunday in November every year. You are welcome to attend with family and friends of all ages.
Short videos to accompany previous services can be found further down this page.
Spiritual Care Support
Chaplains are available to offer support to people of any faith or no faith who have experienced the death of a child. Get in touch by telephone or by e-mail:
- Email: loth.SpiritualCare@nhs.scot
- Telephone: 0131 312 0168
- Find out more about Spiritual Care at the RHCYP
