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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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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.

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.

Ideas & Guidance

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

Ideas & Guidance

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

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.