FAQ
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.
In Focus
Clare Montagu, Poppy's new Chief Operating Officer, reflects on her first few weeks in the job.
In Conversation
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.
In Conversation
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.
In Conversation
Clare Montagu joins Poppy’s this week as our new Chief Operating Officer, leading our plans to reach more people and develop our service. Here, Clare explains why she’s excited about her new role, how working in a hospice has encouraged her to talk more openly about death and dying, and her plans for her own funeral.
In Conversation
For Organ Donation Week, we spoke to Gemma Morris about her family's decision to donate her husband’s organs after his death and what this decision means to her today.