Poppy's
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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 this blog, founder Poppy Mardall reflects on what she has learned from running Death Cafés in Tooting and East Sheen.

In Conversation

Lorna Marsh from the Lone Twin Network talks to us about the impact of losing a twin, and the support and friendship she has found through the Network.

Opinion

The Law Commission is consulting on reforms to burial and cremation law. Poppy's CEO Clare Montagu explains why we are welcoming this project.

In Conversation

When a baby or child dies, the whole family grieves. Grandparents often need to care for their own child, while coping with the loss of their grandchild, yet there is little support available for them.

In Focus

In June 2024, it's 12 years since the first Poppy’s funeral took place. Poppy’s has grown and flourished since then, so it felt like a good time to share 12 things that you might not know about us.

In Conversation

Local humanist celebrant, Tamiko O’Brien, introduces us to the Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive and the great range of life stories that it holds.