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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Passed away. Gone to sleep. Set out on their final journey. Stepped into another room. There are so many different phrases to choose from to describe death and dying. But at Poppy’s, we don’t use any of them. Why not?
As she finishes her term as a Cruse trustee, Poppy Mardall, founder and CEO of Poppy’s, reflects on how we can improve the experience of grieving people in our society.
Here's why Poppy's is taking part in the #Iremember campaign from Dying Matters, which encourages each of us to share our memories of family, friends, even pets, who have died.
Poppy's content editor and climate change campaigner, Sarah Hagger-Holt, introduces our panel on eco-friendly funerals
You wouldn’t buy a new car, house or phone — or even a pair of shoes — without doing your research and considering your options. So why should planning a funeral be any different?
As part of our series on accessible funerals, Stephanie Owens unpacks the experiences of neurodivergent people and shares her thoughts on how funeral care could better meet their needs.