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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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Opinion

The latest edition of Poppy Mardall's Life Lessons from Death, a newsletter for people and organisations curious to know what death can teach us about living and working well.

Opinion

Poppy Mardall on Ozzy Osbourne's gleaming goodbye, how self care makes us sustainable at work; and the culture of bad humour that comes with death.

Opinion

Poppy's founder Poppy Mardall shares her reflections in her newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Opinion

Poppy's founder Poppy Mardall shares her reflections in her newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Opinion

Poppy's founder Poppy Mardall shares her reflections in her newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Opinion

Many LGBTQ+ people — especially trans and gender diverse people — are concerned about how they will be treated during end-of-life care or when planning a funeral. Here’s how we support LGBTQ+ clients at Poppy's.