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

Poppy's CEO Clare Montagu responds to the UK Commission on Bereavement's landmark report with a call to raise standards in death care for everyone.

Ideas & Guidance

Nicola and Gilly explain how and why they led a funeral ceremony without using a celebrant.

In Conversation

When Linda’s partner Graham died, she felt alone in her grief. Determined that no other bereaved person should miss out on the support they need, Linda set up the Good Grief Trust.

Ideas & Guidance

We share ideas, advice and resources from Poppy's expert panel on how to talk about death with children.

In Conversation

Sharing their personal experiences of bereavement inspired long-standing friends, Annabelle and Louise, to set up Project Eileen, a small charity with a big vision.

In Conversation

We talk to Laura D Pusey, funeral celebrant, end-of-life practitioner, author, researcher and founder of the Federation of African Caribbean Funeral Operatives