A baby girl found abandoned and deceased in an Indianapolis park in September received a funeral service Friday, with advocates using her story to raise awareness about Indiana's Safe Haven Law.

The infant, now named Haven Grace Hope, was discovered at Brookside Park on Sept. 1. Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name ministry, officially claimed the baby from the Marion County Coroner's Office in early October to serve as her advocate and guardian in death.

"It was a beautiful day to sing and pray over Haven with so many wonderful people in Indianapolis, who love her in death, while we redeemed her story," Znachko said.

The funeral service took place at Washington Park East Cemetery's Mt. Vernon Chapel, followed by a graveside burial ceremony. The baby was wrapped in a beautiful g

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