Baton Rouge Nonprofit Provided Burial for Miscarried Infants
The group Carriers of Hope and St. George Catholic Church opened a free mausoleum for families in 2023.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Child Care
In 2023, the nonprofit Carriers of Hope opened a free mausoleum at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge to assist families with burial services for miscarried children. The project aims to fill a gap in bereavement resources for parents navigating pregnancy loss.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses the historical lack of burial options for parents experiencing miscarriages, a common occurrence that federal estimates suggest affects one in four pregnancies.
The mausoleum serves as a final resting place for over 200 infants. Louisiana law permits hospitals to release remains to parents for those lost before 20 weeks of gestation.
The players
Emily Froeba
She is the founder of the nonprofit organization Carriers of Hope.
St. George Catholic Church
This religious institution provided the land and necessary resources to house the mausoleum.
Carriers of Hope
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting families with burial services for miscarried children.
The details
Founded by Emily Froeba, the nonprofit utilizes retired volunteers to handcraft caskets in various sizes for families in need. St. George Catholic Church provides the site and ongoing resources for the above-ground facility, ensuring all services remain free of charge.
Timeline
The mausoleum for miscarried babies opened in 2023.
Culture Shift
This effort reflects a broader movement toward acknowledging pregnancy loss through public memorialization and specialized support services. By providing tangible burial solutions, the project aligns with evolving societal attitudes that emphasize compassion and formal recognition for bereaved parents.
Families experiencing pregnancy loss can access these burial services at no cost to manage the logistical and emotional burdens of the process. The initiative ensures that parents have a designated place for remembrance within the Baton Rouge community.
The takeaway
Communities can fill critical gaps in bereavement support by organizing localized resources and volunteer labor. This model demonstrates how non-profits and religious institutions can partner to provide essential services to families during periods of grief.
Further reading
Learn more about local family support resources in the Child Care section.
More information
For support or additional details, visit the Carriers of Hope contact and information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wafb.
