– Poppy's Funerals

Poppy's CEO Clare Montagu outside our mortuary space in Lambeth cemetery

Opinion

Why visit a mortuary?

Poppy’s CEO Clare Montagu issues an unusual invitation — to come and visit our mortuary.

Female celebrant delivering a eulogy, flowers and candles in background, Poppy's, London funeral director

Ideas & Guidance

How to write and deliver a eulogy

In this blog, we offer practical tips and address common worries about writing and delivering a eulogy.

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