In Conversation
After their son, Joshua, died in 2011, his parents Jane and Jimmy found that creativity helped them find a way through their grief. Using film-making, workshops, creative retreats, and now a new book, they share what they’ve learnt with other bereaved people through their charity, the Good Grief Project. Here, Jane explains why this work is so important to them.
FAQ
In many cultures, bringing someone home before their funeral is an important part of the process of saying goodbye. Here, we answer some common questions about what happens and explain what you need to know.
Ideas & Guidance
Hearing a song they loved, smelling the perfume they always wore, or eating their favourite food, can bring back memories of someone special. That’s why we encourage people to think about all five senses when planning a funeral.
Ideas & Guidance
If you choose full, flexible support from Poppy's, the first thing we do is arrange a time to meet with you. But what happens at those meetings, why are they important and what can you expect from us?
FAQ
The starting point for every funeral should be the personality of the person who has died. Every aspect of the funeral — from coffins to celebrants, flowers to vehicles — can be tailored to suit what’s right for you. Here are seven ways to get started.
In Focus
It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a whole community to build an ethical business. An incredible number of people gave their time, energy, passion and expertise to get Poppy’s to where it is today. Read more about them here.