Saying Goodbye has invited three charities -The Miscarriage Association, Bliss and Tommy's - to partner it so people can access the support they need.
Mrs Clark-Coats contacted Professor Lord Robert Winston who agreed to become Saying Goodbye's ambassador.
The organisation also has the support of the Association of Early Pregnancy Units and a host of high-profile people such as Nigella Lawson, Jools Oliver and Gabby Logan.
The Clark-Coates said they have been overwhelmed by the messages of support they have received.
"We've been on Twitter for about 12 weeks now and have more than 10,000 followers," Mrs Clark-Coates said, adding that about 30% were men.
"There are so many fathers who need support."
The messages included one from Jamie Oliver, keyboardist with Welsh rock band Lostprophets, whose partner is expecting a baby and who wanted to pledge his support.
The services will include secular music, poetry readings and messages of hope and will be open to people "of all faiths and no faith".
"We hope that finally being able to say goodbye and standing in a room with hundreds of others who have been through a similar experience will be life changing," Mrs Clark-Coates added.
Although no formal counselling will be on offer, people will have an opportunity to speak to representatives from Saying Goodbye or the partner charities after the hour-long services.
Services have also been planned at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh, York Minster, Birmingham Cathedral, Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Bristol Cathedral and St Paul's Cathedral in London.
The Clark-Coates said at least 20 services will take place across the UK next year and they are also planning international services.
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