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We believe it’s time for a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.

In this blog, we give practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; answer your frequently asked questions/FAQs; and share stories, interviews and opinions.

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In Conversation

Hospital chaplains are often there for people in deeply significant moments in their lives, including at the end.

In Conversation

We talked to Elena about organising two very different funerals for her mum and brother with Poppy’s.

Ideas & Guidance

There are some wonderful books out there to help to explain death to children, from toddlers through to young adults. This article offers ten suggestions for books about death for younger children

Ideas & Guidance

There are many beautiful picture books that help explain death to very young children. But what about older children? In this blog we recommend ten titles that are suitable for a range of ages up to young adult.

Opinion

Poppy's founder Poppy Mardall shares her reflections in her newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Ideas & Guidance

Providing a welcoming place where you can visit a friend or family member after they have died is one of the most important things we offer at Poppy’s. We got our team together to answer some of your most common questions about visits.