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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As they step into new roles, and gear up for growth, CEO Clare Montagu and Founder and Chair Poppy Mardall discuss their shared vision, the perils and opportunities of founder/CEO relationships, and why they are both in it for the long term.
At Poppy’s, we’re on a journey to become a B Corp. Getting there will be a big challenge, one which consists of many small, but significant, steps. To mark B Corp month this March, we’d like to share some of these steps with you.
Clare Montagu, Poppy's new Chief Operating Officer, reflects on her first few weeks in the job.
Embalming says a huge amount about how we understand death, although Poppy's natural approach to death means we don't embalm people in our care. Here are five incredible ways that people have preserved bodies throughout history.
After eight phenomenal years at Poppy’s, our Head of Operations, Isabel Potter is leaving. Poppy reflects on the early days together, Isabel’s legacy and how working with death helps us navigate change and loss.
Office manager, Sarah Bax, is leading Poppy’s effort to become an accredited B Corp. Here, she explains what’s inspired us to take this step, the difference it’s already making to how we do business — and what being a B Corp actually means.