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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Yuli Somme, founder of Bellacouche, makes woollen shrouds that she creates from local materials. At Poppy’s, we love Yuli’s beautiful creations, and the ethos that underpins them, and we’re delighted that she is sharing her story with us here.
At Poppy’s, we’re on a journey to become a B Corp. Getting there will be a big challenge, one which consists of many small, but significant, steps. To mark B Corp month this March, we’d like to share some of these steps with you.
This list covers organisations offer bereavement support in the form of a listening ear, helpful information and often the opportunity to connect with others in a similar situation. This includes support when someone dies by suicide, when a child or baby dies or when someone dies suddenly.
This blog answers your questions about natural burial — from the environmental benefits to the practicalities to how to find a natural burial site near you — including how Poppy's can help.
As we are living independent lives for longer — and as our lives become more complex — services and resources are emerging to help with planning for the end of life. Ashley Jordan, founder of One Stop Organisers, and Annette Earl, founder of Dockleaf Conversations, share their experience and their tips for end of life planning with us.
Music evokes so many emotions and memories that it forms a natural part of most funeral services. There are lots of different ways to use music as part of a funeral ceremony. Here are ten of our suggestions.