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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Hear from Natasha Bradshaw, from Mortlake Crematorium in west London, about how her team supports families before, during and after their baby’s funeral.
We answer some common questions about organ donation, medical research and funerals.
Did you know that you can hold a funeral almost anywhere? It doesn’t have to be in a crematorium or a chapel and no special licence is needed. Here are some things to bear in mind, based on our experience organising hundreds of funerals.
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.