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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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Bucket of soil from Recompose human composting

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Poppy's behind-the-scenes visit to Recompose

Founder Poppy Mardall and CEO Clare Montagu visited Recompose’s first human composting facility to see this new technology for themselves.

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What does 2023 hold for Poppy’s?

Founder Poppy and CEO Clare explain some exciting changes we made during 2022 to ensure that Poppy’s remains true to its values and is ready for the future.

Man at bus stop in London looking at Poppy's advert which says 'The day I dreaded was the best it could have been because of them.'

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Great death care matters — but what is it?

Poppy's CEO Clare Montagu responds to the UK Commission on Bereavement's landmark report with a call to raise standards in death care for everyone.

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Why we need to look beyond Halloween

Halloween can be fun — but does nothing to bring us close to our dead. Poppy Mardall explores how other festivals during this season can help us face our mortality.

Daffodils outside Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London

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Hospice care — Six things everyone should know

Our CEO, Clare Montagu, worked in a hospice before joining Poppy's. Here are six things she wishes everyone knew about hospice care.

A tea tray, flowers and candles left outside Buckingham Palace in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Opinion

What is a funeral for?

As thousands of mourners gathered in London for the Queen's state funeral, our founder Poppy Mardall explored what funerals are for and why they matter.