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.
Our email newsletter delivers the best from the blog to your inbox every month. Sign up for news and updates from Poppy's by email here.
Hearing a song they loved, smelling the perfume they always wore, or eating their favourite food, can bring back memories of someone special. That’s why we encourage people to think about all five senses when planning a funeral.
If you choose full, flexible support from Poppy's, the first thing we do is arrange a time to meet with you. But what happens at those meetings, why are they important and what can you expect from us?
When someone dies overseas, it can be an extremely stressful and disorientating experience for their family or friends. Here, we explain what to expect when someone dies abroad and needs to be repatriated to the UK, some useful contacts and some things you will need to do.
We answer all your questions about funeral orders of service — and share some practical tips about how to make your order of service as personal and useful as possible.
Although Poppy’s is based in Tooting, south London, we consider the whole of Greater London as our local area — and we arrange funerals outside the capital too. In this blog, we answer three common questions about using a local funeral director.
This list covers organisations offer bereavement support in the form of a listening ear, helpful information and often the opportunity to connect with others in a similar situation. This includes support when someone dies by suicide, when a child or baby dies or when someone dies suddenly.