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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When someone dies, there are different ways to honour their life and to remember what mattered to them — one which many people find meaningful is to give a donation to a chosen charity in their memory. We walk you through some of the options available.
Liz Hudson, from the bereavement charity Winston's Wish, shares her advice to help prepare children and young people for a funeral.
Angela Halley, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, talks us through what to expect when someone is dying.
Thinking ahead about your own funeral? Find more information about free funeral wishes consultations with a member of Poppy's friendly, professional team.
After a cremation, if you choose to bury the ashes of the person who has died in the ground or to place them in a set location, this is known as interment. This is our guide to what you need to know.
We’ve noticed a rise in questions about greener funeral choices. So, we thought it was a good idea to share a few things you might not know about having a greener funeral.