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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Danielle Patton’s husband was killed in a road accident after they had been married for just eight years. Now she uses her experience to support others as the coordinator of Care for the Family’s Widowed Young Support programme.
After their son, Joshua, died in 2011, his parents Jane and Jimmy found that creativity helped them find a way through their grief. Using film-making, workshops, creative retreats, and now a new book, they share what they’ve learnt with other bereaved people through their charity, the Good Grief Project. Here, Jane explains why this work is so important to them.
In many cultures, bringing someone home before their funeral is an important part of the process of saying goodbye. Here, we answer some common questions about what happens and explain what you need to know.
Hearing a song they loved, smelling the perfume they always wore, or eating their favourite food, can bring back memories of someone special. That’s why we encourage people to think about all five senses when planning a funeral.
If you choose full, flexible support from Poppy's, the first thing we do is arrange a time to meet with you. But what happens at those meetings, why are they important and what can you expect from us?
