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 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.
Passed away. Gone to sleep. Set out on their final journey. Stepped into another room. There are so many different phrases to choose from to describe death and dying. But at Poppy’s, we don’t use any of them. Why not?
At Poppy’s, we come alongside people from many different traditions and faiths to help them plan funerals which are meaningful for the people attending, and that honour the person who has died. Here, we share a few things we’ve learnt along the way.
Heart of London Threshold Singers are part of a global movement of people who want to share the healing experience of song with people who are dying or grieving. Kish Modasia has been a member of the choir, which rehearses twice a month in west London, for three years.
As she finishes her term as a Cruse trustee, Poppy Mardall, founder and CEO of Poppy’s, reflects on how we can improve the experience of grieving people in our society.