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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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Ideas & Guidance

Funeral directors Amy and Hannah answer some common questions about embalming and explain the differences between embalming and natural 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.

Ideas & Guidance

Working out how to pay for a funeral can add extra stress at an already difficult time. This blog explores some flexible ways to cover the costs.

Ideas & Guidance

A memorial stone or headstone can be a lasting and meaningful way to mark the grave of someone who has died. We share some questions to bear in mind when choosing a memorial stone.

In Conversation

Susannah's dad was a lifelong Watford FC supporter. We helped her remember and say goodbye to him in a way that expressed what was special about him.

In Conversation

Join us as local residents, historians and guides Geoff Simmons and Tracey Gregory unpack the hidden histories of Lambeth Cemetery, where Poppy's HQ is based.