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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

After Lydia’s son died, she and her husband started tending a small garden on his grave in East Sheen Cemetery. Seven years on, she shares her tips.

Ideas & Guidance

A horse-drawn hearse is still a popular funeral choice. We share some practical tips and surprising facts to help you see whether this is the right option for you.

Ideas & Guidance

From our experience, here are some top tips and things to think about when organising a Church of England funeral in a church.

Ideas & Guidance

Unattended funerals, or direct cremations, are growing in popularity. But they are not all the same. Here, we explain a few things about Poppy’s unique, caring approach to direct cremation.

Ideas & Guidance

Explaining things clearly and openly helps you make the choices that are right for you. This is what will happen, step by step, when you arrange a funeral with Poppy's.

Ideas & Guidance

After someone dies, their death must usually be registered within five days once you have been contacted by the register office. Here, we share the most important things you need to know about registering a death.