St Edmundsbury Cathedral, in Bury St Edmunds, lit blue and pink for wave of light event organised by West Suffolk Sands

A Suffolk charity that supports families affected by baby loss has shared poignant photographs and words following wave of light events.

On Tuesday at 7pm, West Suffolk Sands and those it supports, gathered by the Norman Tower, in Bury St Edmunds, to remember babies by lighting a candle.

As part of the wave of light, a global event, the tower of St Edmundsbury Cathedral was lit blue and pink.

At West Suffolk Crematorium in Risby, there were poetry readings and a ceremony where families could light candles and decorate lanterns.

Then at 7pm, biodegradable balloons and bubbles were released.

On social media families from across Suffolk shared images of candles they had lit as they remembered babies.

Following the wave of light, which came at the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Isobel Ewing, from West Suffolk Sands, posted on the charity’s Facebook page: “Thank you so much to all of you who came to the West Suffolk Crematorium and to the Norman Tower tonight to light a candle.”

Speaking to SuffolkNews, Isobel said: “Both events were very well attended by bereaved parents and wider family members, lighting candles in memory of their baby and all babies lost during pregnancy, birth and soon after.

“Another fitting tribute for all the babies was the cathedral tower lighting up pink and blue as did many homes.

“Because the cathedral is a community focal point and can be so widely seen, lighting up raises so much awareness to the wider community.”

“We hope these events and the ribbon displays have given some comfort to bereaved families and let them know they are not alone and support is available if they would like it,” said Isobel.

If you have been affected by baby loss and would like support from West Suffolk Sands befrienders you can contact them via Facebook, or by emailing: westsuffolk@sandsvolunteer.org.uk