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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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Ancient Egyptian mummy | Narciso Arellano | Poppy's funerals

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Honey, herbs and alcohol — the surprising history of embalming

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.

Isabel Potter | Poppy's | London funeral directors

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Farewell to Isabel — looking back on eight years at Poppy's

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.

Poppy's staff team outside Tooting HQ | london funerals | london funeral director

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Doing business better — Starting the journey to become a B Corp

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.

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Death care and Covid-19 — a lesson in hardship and compassion

Our founder Poppy Mardall reflects on the heartache and privilege of supporting people through their grief during Covid-19.

Gravestones in graveyard

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Consumer watchdog calls for major reforms to funeral sector

The Competition and Markets Authority has published a groundbreaking report that could transform the funeral sector. Poppy Mardall breaks down the most important changes and what they mean for the future.