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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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?
The starting point for every funeral should be the personality of the person who has died. Every aspect of the funeral — from coffins to celebrants, flowers to vehicles — can be tailored to suit what’s right for you. Here are seven ways to get started.
It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a whole community to build an ethical business. An incredible number of people gave their time, energy, passion and expertise to get Poppy’s to where it is today. Read more about them here.
Mariel Ramos was Poppy’s first client, back in 2012. Ten years on, we’re so grateful to Mariel for talking to us about her husband’s life and death, her experience with Poppy’s, and why she believes open conversations about death are so important.