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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Teddy’s mum Georgina explains how this family faced something that no one should have to: planning their child’s funeral.
No one wants to have to choose a funeral director, but it's worth looking around and asking some questions, to find the right funeral director for you. Here are a few things to consider.
When someone dies unexpectedly — or if you haven’t been in recent contact with them — you may not know, or have talked about, their funeral wishes. This blog offers some pointers for funeral planning.
We spoke to Bruce Rickards, Heathrow airport chaplain and friend of Poppy’s, about his role providing care for staff and visitors, including for those who are bereaved.
Unattended funerals, or direct cremations, are growing in popularity. But they are not all the same. Here, we explain a few things about Poppy’s unique, caring approach to direct cremation.
We talked to design researcher Jenny Winfield about her work, what it means to design trauma-informed services and the importance of managing vicarious trauma when providing funeral care.