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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This blog answers your questions about natural burial — from the environmental benefits to the practicalities to how to find a natural burial site near you — including how Poppy's can help.
As we are living independent lives for longer — and as our lives become more complex — services and resources are emerging to help with planning for the end of life. Ashley Jordan, founder of One Stop Organisers, and Annette Earl, founder of Dockleaf Conversations, share their experience and their tips for end of life planning with us.
Music evokes so many emotions and memories that it forms a natural part of most funeral services. There are lots of different ways to use music as part of a funeral ceremony. Here are ten of our suggestions.
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.
At Poppy’s, we come alongside people from many different traditions and faiths to help them plan funerals which are meaningful for the people attending, and that honour the person who has died. Here, we share a few things we’ve learnt along the way.
There are many beautiful picture books that help explain death to very young children. But what about older children? We recommend five titles for 8-12 year-olds here — each one with a page-turning story, characters you can root for, and more than a few laughs in between the tears.