Devon Baby Loss Mural Honours 157 Babies and Their Families
A Wall of Names at Longbridge Road
Walk past the offices on Longbridge Road in Plymouth and you will now find something you won’t forget. Luna’s Fund has unveiled a mural at its headquarters bearing 157 names, each one representing a baby, a story and a family the charity has been privileged to support. For anyone who has lost a child, a wall like this is more than decoration. It is a place where a name is spoken aloud and held in public, which matters enormously in grief.
The charity was founded in 2018 by two parents after the death of their first-born daughter, Luna. That personal origin shapes everything the organisation does. Its founder and chief executive, Aimee Green, describes seeing the names every day as the most motivating part of her job. She says it reminds the team of the babies who inspired the work and the families who have trusted them over the past seven years.
The mural sits among painted moon and stars, a gentle design chosen to make each name feel special rather than lost in a list. The charity says the wall creates an opportunity for families to celebrate and remember their babies, recognising that saying a baby’s name is an important part of grief. For local people who have quietly carried a loss, it offers a space that acknowledges their child existed and mattered.
Who Stands Behind the Memorial
Luna’s Fund provides practical and emotional support to bereaved families across Devon and Cornwall. That reach stretches from the city streets of Plymouth to coastal communities as far west as Newquay, where families often face the same isolating silence after a loss. Support can mean someone to talk to in the weeks and months afterwards, guidance through difficult practical tasks, and a community of people who understand what has happened without needing it explained.
The mural has a particularly personal connection. The charity says it was funded by one of the families it has supported, and that other families helped by lovingly placing every name on the wall. In other words, the memorial was built by the very people it honours. That kind of shared ownership is rare, and it reflects the trust built up over years of quiet, consistent work.
For the charity’s team, the unveiling was a moment to pause and say thank you. Its message to families was simple: thank you for letting us walk alongside you on your journeys, and thank you for honouring these special babies. For families who have been part of that journey, the mural is a physical reminder that their child is remembered by others too.
What Local Readers Should Know and Do Next
The mural was unveiled during the charity’s Wave of Light event, which was streamed online on 15 October. Wave of Light gatherings are designed to bring people together to remember babies who have died, and the livestream meant families who could not attend in person could still take part. If you missed it, the charity’s social channels are the best place to look for future events and ways to get involved.
If you are a local resident and want to help, there are several practical routes. Supporting a charity like Luna’s Fund often comes down to simple things: sharing its work so more bereaved families know it exists, volunteering time or skills if the charity is recruiting, or donating to keep its services running. Families who are not yet ready to engage can still find comfort in knowing that support is available close to home.
If this story has stirred up feelings of your own, you are not alone and help is available. The BBC’s Action Line can point you towards information and support services. Looking ahead, the wall is likely to grow as the charity continues its work, so it is worth keeping an eye on how the memorial develops and how it is used by families across Devon and Cornwall.
Source: Devon charity unveils baby loss memorial in memory of 157 babies
