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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Halloween can be fun — but does nothing to bring us close to our dead. Poppy Mardall explores how other festivals during this season can help us face our mortality.
In October 2022, Tooting celebrated its first ever Festival of the Dead with family craft workshops, live music, talks and events and a parade on Tooting Common. Find out more.
Hear from Natasha Bradshaw, from Mortlake Crematorium in west London, about how her team supports families before, during and after their baby’s funeral.
Our CEO, Clare Montagu, worked in a hospice before joining Poppy's. Here are six things she wishes everyone knew about hospice care.
We answer some common questions about organ donation, medical research and funerals.
As thousands of mourners gathered in London for the Queen's state funeral, our founder Poppy Mardall explored what funerals are for and why they matter.