not survive.
This helps staff understand that the family may need additional sensitivity and emotional support.
Why a Butterfly?
The butterfly is often used as a symbol of transformation, remembrance, and the fragility of life.
For families who experience the loss of a baby, the butterfly can become a meaningful symbol of the child who is no longer physically present.
The image can represent:
- Love
- Memory
- Hope
- Transformation
- Remembrance
- The connection between siblings
The symbol allows families to acknowledge the baby they lost while celebrating the baby who survived.
The Purple Color
The color purple has also become associated with awareness and remembrance surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.
It can represent a mixture of emotions.
Purple combines elements traditionally associated with blue and red, and it is sometimes viewed symbolically as representing both sadness and love.
For families dealing with the loss of a baby, the color can therefore carry
