The Garden of Hope and Remembrance at Kettering Medical Center

The Garden of Hope and Remembrance at Kettering Medical Center The Garden, dedicated May 2013, is in memory of pregnancy and newborn losses at Kettering Medical Center. Therefore, all losses are represented in the garden.

It is a tranquil place where families and friends can remember, find hope and begin to heal after a pregnancy or newborn loss. Pregnancy loss can be devastating, no matter when it happens or the circumstances. Losses under 20 weeks gestation are memorialized with a small glass stone selected by the parents. The small stone reminds us that no matter how small, the loss is visible. The stone reflects light, adds beauty to the garden and symbolizes the memory of a dream that was lost. Losses over 20 weeks, whether through stillbirth or occurring shortly after birth, are memorialized with a brick paver. The pavers will be placed in a walkway that winds through the garden. A donor has made it possible for our families to obtain a paver at no cost. If you would like to request a paver, please send an email to gardenofhope@khnetwork.org

The garden is located in the front of the hospital on the basement level (level C2 of the parking garage) at the Cardiac Rehab entrance. The Memory Garden was made possible by a generous donation from:
Drs Todd and Annette (Bombrys) Boyd. Garden landscape and design provided by Scarffs Nursery

page administrators: Tricia Moore and Nancy Tallyn

Our next ceremony is October 10th, 2025. 🩵🩷
09/11/2025

Our next ceremony is October 10th, 2025. 🩵🩷

Today, all month long, and always....We remember the babies born sleeping, those we carried but never held, those we hel...
10/15/2024

Today, all month long, and always....

We remember the babies born sleeping, those we carried but never held, those we held but could not take home, those who came home but could not stay, and those that live in our hearts & dreams.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. And at 7pm on October 15th we light a candle for the Wave of Light.

For the Wave of Light light a candle at 7pm in remembrance of your baby, your family member, your friend’s baby....to let others know they’re not alone in this journey.

We lit our candle for all the tiny lives lost. ♥️🕯

10/01/2024

Kettering Hospital Garden Of Hope & Remembrance Fall 2024 Ceremony

Our next service will be held on 9/27.Please reach out with any questions.
09/05/2024

Our next service will be held on 9/27.
Please reach out with any questions.

10/21/2023

The Garden Ceremony was beautiful yesterday, despite the rain...

Autumn is a beautiful time of year in the Garden. The upcoming ceremony should be nice...
09/25/2023

Autumn is a beautiful time of year in the Garden. The upcoming ceremony should be nice...

05/07/2023

We had a beautiful ceremony on May 5th.

04/06/2023
The Spring Paver Dedication ceremony has been confirmed for Friday, May 5th at 2:00pm.
02/07/2023

The Spring Paver Dedication ceremony has been confirmed for Friday, May 5th at 2:00pm.

10/15/2022

It was a beautiful Garden Of Hope Ceremony today.

We are preparing for our first 'Live' service since Covid. It will be a beautiful service...
09/19/2022

We are preparing for our first 'Live' service since Covid. It will be a beautiful service...

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