– Poppy's Funerals

Opinion

Why sharing memories matters

Here's why Poppy's is taking part in the #Iremember campaign from Dying Matters, which encourages each of us to share our memories of family, friends, even pets, who have died.

Two team members from Poppy's funeral directors arriving at a home collection

FAQ

What happens at a home collection?

The first time that a new client meets us can be in their own home, when we are collecting the person who has died and bringing them into our care. From that first moment, we want them to have a positive experience with Poppy’s. Here, we explain what you can expect from a Poppy’s collection.

Poppy's culture day (Clare, back row, centre)

In Focus

Coconuts, cake and care — My first month at Poppy’s

Clare Montagu, Poppy's new Chief Operating Officer, reflects on her first few weeks in the job.

Jackie Engelberg development worker from Grief Encounters with LGBTQ+ rainbow flag | Poppy's funerals | London funeral director

In Conversation

Grief Encounters — supporting LGBTQ+ people through bereavement

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.

Carla Miller sitting by window with light coming through | Poppy's funerals | London funeral director

In Conversation

Opening up about miscarriage and baby loss

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.

Ideas & Guidance

Books about death for older children

There are many beautiful picture books that help explain death to very young children. But what about older children? We recommend five titles for 8-12 year-olds here — each one with a page-turning story, characters you can root for, and more than a few laughs in between the tears.