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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We speak to Jo-Anne Winston, death doula and funeral coordinator at London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue about Jewish funerals in Liberal, Reform and Orthodox traditions and what she loves about her job.
Poppy’s content editor Sarah explains why she has pledged to be a future brain donor with Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank.
Humanist celebrant Phil Walder explains how elements of Buddhism can be included in otherwise non-religious funerals.
Lama Zangmo, from the Bardo group at Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, talks to us about a Tibetan Buddhist approach to death, dying and funerals
Over 32,000 inquests take place each year. The Coroners' Court Support Service is there to help families going through this traumatic and difficult time.
Katharine Horgan tells us how she set up Young Orphans to support other young adults whose parents have died.