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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

In October 2023, Tooting held its second festival of the dead. In this blog, our founder Poppy Mardall shares five things she loved about taking part.

Opinion

Clare Montagu, Poppy’s CEO, explains why we offer free talks, training and education sessions to people working in health care or end-of-life care, community groups and carers, and the lasting impact these conversations can have.

Opinion

The response to the #DeadGoodWords campaign so far has been amazing. Here are five things we've learnt.

Opinion

Clare Montagu, Poppy’s CEO, explains how the Fuller Inquiry could be an opportunity to challenge a culture of secrecy within mortuary care.

Opinion

The way we talk about death affects the way we treat people who have died and their family and friends. Founder and Chair Poppy Mardall argues that it’s time for us to find better language that works for all of us.

Opinion

Poppy’s Head of Marketing, Jo Juber, shares the vision behind our first advertising campaign.