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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

We talk to funeral celebrant Nic Preston about launching a Coffin Club in south west London, part of an international movement to empower people to take control of their own funeral planning.

In Focus

Find out about mushroom coffins, produced by Loop Biotech and now available from Poppy's, made of natural materials which biodegrade within 45 days.

In Focus

Thinking about working with us? Or just want to know more about behind the scenes at Poppy’s? Six members of the Poppy’s team tell us about their roles and what they find most rewarding about working here.

In Conversation

Katie Fyfe is the founder of Eldering, a service which provides guidance for the ageing parent years.

Opinion

Every year, financial services company SunLife publishes their research report into funerals: The Cost of Dying. Here are five things you should know about what it shows.

In Conversation

We talk to new Poppy’s supplier, potter Sam Hayes from Dove Love Ceramics, who designs and makes personalised ceramic urns in her studio in rural Wales.