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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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.
June 2022 marked ten years since Poppy's was founded. Here, Poppy Mardall reflects on how the business began and the values we still hold today.
When someone dies overseas, it can be an extremely stressful and disorientating experience for their family or friends. Here, we explain what to expect when someone dies abroad and needs to be repatriated to the UK, some useful contacts and some things you will need to do.
We’re celebrating five years since Poppy’s moved into Lambeth cemetery. Poppy Mardall, explains why this has proved to be the perfect place for us.