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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As they step into new roles, and gear up for growth, CEO Clare Montagu and Founder and Chair Poppy Mardall discuss their shared vision, the perils and opportunities of founder/CEO relationships, and why they are both in it for the long term.
Two years from the start of Covid-19 pandemic, we interview Dr Paulina Kolata, one of the authors of ‘British Ritual Innovation under Covid-19’, about how this experience led to changes that we can all learn from.
the story behind the gravestones that you’ll see in any Victorian graveyard starts, not hundreds or thousands, but millions of years ago. Geologist Nina Morgan explains the secrets of gravestone geology.
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.