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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Humanist celebrant Phil Walder explains how elements of Buddhism can be included in otherwise non-religious funerals.
Lama Zangmo, from the Bardo group at Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, talks to us about a Tibetan Buddhist approach to death, dying and funerals
We answer your questions about visits, funeral planning, costs, care, venues and more for funerals of babies, children and young people.
Over 32,000 inquests take place each year. The Coroners' Court Support Service is there to help families going through this traumatic and difficult time.
At Poppy’s we rely on a team of Practical Leads to make sure our funerals run smoothly. Three recent recruits — Rachel, Nigel and Andrew — explain what they do as Practical Leads and what drew them to this role.
Katharine Horgan tells us how she set up Young Orphans to support other young adults whose parents have died.