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

Ideas & Guidance

Practical and emotional advice for when you know a person is going to die.

In Focus

Poppy’s#DeadGoodWords campaign acknowledged in recent Law Commission consultation paper

Ideas & Guidance

Informing other people about a death can feel overwhelming. Here’s our practical advice on letting people know that someone has died.

Opinion

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

Ideas & Guidance

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK. Rosalie Kuyvenhoven is a funeral celebrant, researcher, Dementia Friend and a passionate advocate for making funerals more inclusive for people with dementia.