Ideas & Guidance
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.
Opinion
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?
Ideas & Guidance
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.
In Conversation
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.
Opinion
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.
In Conversation
When Michael died suddenly, Mark was knocked sideways by grief and guilt. It took an organisation called StrongMen to help him find the strength to pick himself up and keep on going. Mark shares his experience with us during Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December).