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 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.
In this blog, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne and Richard Keagan-Bull explore how funeral rituals at L’Arche can show us how to make funerals more accessible for people with learning disabilities — and for everyone.
A funeral can cost thousands of pounds, although this can vary enormously depending on the choices you make and where in the UK you live. It may be one of the most expensive outlays you’ll ever make, so it’s important to spend your money wisely.
Embalming says a huge amount about how we understand death, although Poppy's natural approach to death means we don't embalm people in our care. Here are five incredible ways that people have preserved bodies throughout history.
This is part a short series exploring how funerals can be more accessible for everyone. Here, Allen Richardson, who is visually impaired, explains how he planned and took part in his wife Margaret’s funeral.
At Poppy's, we work with dozens of different funeral celebrants as they craft and deliver meaningful funeral services for a diverse range of people. Find out how to choose the right celebrant for you — and how we can help.