Date: 03/09/2022
Time: 11:00
Location: Inverness Botanic Gardens
Address: The Meadows AreaInverness Botanic Gardens
Bught Lane
Inverness
IV3 5SS
The Butterfly Remembrance is a unique event offering support and providing a safe space for families affected by the loss of a baby to come together. The service gives you the opportunity to be with others who understand and brings family, friends, healthcare professionals, and the community together to honour babies in a gentle and meaningful way.
We would like to invite you and those closest to you, to join us at this incredibly special event.
At each service during our butterfly remembrance poem and music of reflection, we will display beautiful wooden butterflies personalised with either our babies names, blank or with the SiMBA logo; and together we will honour all our babies in a positive and meaningful way. After the service, you will be gifted your wooden butterfly along with a packet of butterfly friendly wildflower seeds to plant somewhere special to you, so we can all attract butterflies in their natural habitat.
We will then have time to be together over some tea and coffee to talk, share stories, and support each other.
The SiMBA Inverness Butterfly Remembrance will be held in the beautiful meadow area in Inverness Botanic Gardens, near to the Tree of Tranquillity. We would like to thank the Botanic Gardens for their support and The Inverness Military Wives choir for singing at this special event as well as Tollmund for performing and Louise Mainland from The Crocus Group for helping with the craft table.
FAQ’s
How do I get my personalised wooden bunting?
When you register for the service, there will be a space to write your baby’s name, or the name you know your baby by. We will gather all the names shared with us to display on wooden butterfly bunting on the day, and your personalised butterfly will be gifted to you following the service.
Do I have to share my baby's name?
No, you don't have to share your baby's name with us. If you would prefer you can request a plain butterfly, a SiMBA butterfly, or you can choose not to have a wooden butterfly made for you.
Do I have to have a butterfly to join the event?
No, please feel free to join us at the event, we would love to see you there! To help with our event logistics, please use the form below to register and tick the box to say that you would prefer not to receive a butterfly.
Is the event religious?
The Butterfly Remembrance is a non-religious service.
How long does the event last?
Approximately 30mins, followed by a chance to spend time together over refreshments.
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive from 10:30am to begin at 11am.
Do I have to register my attendance?
Please register your attendance and confirm the number of guests in your party. There is no limit on the number of guests that you can bring with you.
How much does it cost?
This year the Scottish Government has supported the Butterfly Remembrance events, although you can still make a donation to support our services when you register. Please note that our booking form requires a minimum donation of £0.01 to cover our processing costs, and any additional donation that you make will allow us to continue to be there for families affected by baby loss.
If you would prefer not to donate, or if you would like to purchase additional butterflies then please email yvonnealexander@simbacharity.org.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19) staying safe and protecting others
If you are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms or have a high temperature, you should follow the ‘Stay at Home’ guidance available on NHS Inform.
We politely request that you:
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Cover your nose and mouth if coughing or sneezing
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Hand sanitise regularly at the event.
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Try and keep some distance from those outside your own household – take a step back. We are supporting the Scottish Governments Distance Aware scheme. The scheme is designed to help those worried about mixing with others as we adapt to living with COVID-19. By wearing a Distance Aware badge or lanyard it shows others that you need space. Free lanyards and badges are available from your local ASDA, libraries and can be ordered online here :Distance Aware - Bevan Commission. For more information on the Distance Aware Scheme click: www.gov.scot/distanceaware
We can all play our part as we adapt to living with COVID-19. To find out more, visit www.gov.scot/distanceaware