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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Clare Montagu joins Poppy’s this week as our new Chief Operating Officer, leading our plans to reach more people and develop our service. Here, Clare explains why she’s excited about her new role, how working in a hospice has encouraged her to talk more openly about death and dying, and her plans for her own funeral.
For Organ Donation Week, we spoke to Gemma Morris about her family's decision to donate her husband’s organs after his death and what this decision means to her today.
Poppy's content editor and climate change campaigner, Sarah Hagger-Holt, introduces our panel on eco-friendly funerals
Emma, Sarah and Amy come from different backgrounds and work at Poppy’s in different roles. They got together to chat about what drew them to Poppy’s and the values which underpin their working lives.
You wouldn’t buy a new car, house or phone — or even a pair of shoes — without doing your research and considering your options. So why should planning a funeral be any different?
As well as registering the death and organising the funeral, when someone dies, their surviving friends or family will have to contact a multitude of organisations to let them know what has happened. This blog highlights how to make ‘death admin’ quicker, easier and less distressing for all involved.