Poppy's
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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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In Conversation

Right now, many of us are grieving different kinds of losses, from a sense of security to spending time with friends. Psychotherapist, author and Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK, Julia Samuel is an expert on grief and difficult changes. She tells us about the emotional fallout of Covid-19, coping with a lack of control, and why hope is so much more than just positive thinking.

In Conversation

Founder Poppy Mardall shares her personal story of why and how she started Poppy's, and her desire to provide outstanding care for both the living and the dead.