– Poppy's Funerals

In Conversation

Why I signed up to be a brain donor

Poppy’s content editor Sarah explains why she has pledged to be a future brain donor with Parkinson’s UK Brain Bank.

Sign: which song or music would you like at your funeral?

Ideas & Guidance

How to choose hymns for a funeral

You don’t have to be religious to enjoy singing a good hymn. Research shows that group singing gives us a sense of belonging. We share our top tips for choosing hymns for a funeral.

In Conversation

Including Buddhist elements in a humanist funeral

Humanist celebrant Phil Walder explains how elements of Buddhism can be included in otherwise non-religious funerals.

Lama Zangmo, Buddhist practitioner, lighting candles

In Conversation

A Buddhist approach to death, dying and funerals

Lama Zangmo, from the Bardo group at Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, talks to us about a Tibetan Buddhist approach to death, dying and funerals

Small coffin with candle and teddy bear (Good Funeral Guide photo set)

FAQ

A funeral for a baby or a child — Your questions answered

We answer your questions about visits, funeral planning, costs, care, venues and more for funerals of babies, children and young people.

Four women outside Poppy's HQ with Coroner's Court Support Service leaflets. Sign says: Let's create a funeral that works for you

In Conversation

“The friend you didn’t know you had” — Finding support in the Coroners' Courts

Over 32,000 inquests take place each year. The Coroners' Court Support Service is there to help families going through this traumatic and difficult time.