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We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator. We are open as usual over the festive period, except for bank holidays. You can get an instant quote for a funeral 24/7 using our estimator.

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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 Focus

What's it like working at Poppy's?

Thinking about working with us? Or just want to know more about behind the scenes at Poppy’s? Six members of the Poppy’s team tell us about their roles and what they find most rewarding about working here.

Poppy's team sitting in mortuary, all smiling, coffins in background

In Focus

12 things you might not know about Poppy's

In June 2024, it's 12 years since the first Poppy’s funeral took place. Poppy’s has grown and flourished since then, so it felt like a good time to share 12 things that you might not know about us.

Three members of Poppy's team in Poppy's mortuary

In Focus

What happens in a mortuary?

Recent arrests at a funeral directors in Hull have raised concerns about care for the dead. We explain how we look after the people in our care and why transparency matters.

Poppy's Sheen shopfront from Upper Richmond Road West

In Focus

Poppy’s Sheen – your questions answered

We have opened a new branch of Poppy’s at 202 Upper Richmond Road West in Sheen, south-west London. Come behind the scenes with us and discover what to expect from Poppy's first high street branch.

Jas Pitt filming Poppy's team in mortuary at Lambeth cemetery

In Focus

The story behind Poppy's new video

Jo Juber, Poppy’s Head of Marketing, introduces our new video, which opens up the way we work to a wider audience.

Poppy's Practical Lead Rachel in the mortuary arranging flowers on a wicker coffin

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What is a Poppy's Practical Lead?

At Poppy’s we rely on a team of Practical Leads to make sure our funerals run smoothly. Three recent recruits — Rachel, Nigel and Andrew — explain what they do as Practical Leads and what drew them to this role.