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, Poppy's new Chief Operating Officer, reflects on her first few weeks in the job.
Jackie Engelberg is the Development Worker for Grief Encounters and Grief Meets, which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced bereavement. Here, she talks to us about the importance of peer support, why LGBTQ+ specialist services are still needed and how this project is the perfect fit for her.
For Baby Loss Awareness Week, Carla shared her experiences of fertility treatment, miscarriage and grief — and how she made peace with the struggles she faced.
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