In Conversation
In this blog, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne and Richard Keagan-Bull explore how funeral rituals at L’Arche can show us how to make funerals more accessible for people with learning disabilities — and for everyone.
FAQ
A funeral can cost thousands of pounds, although this can vary enormously depending on the choices you make and where in the UK you live. It may be one of the most expensive outlays you’ll ever make, so it’s important to spend your money wisely.
In Focus
Embalming says a huge amount about how we understand death, although Poppy's natural approach to death means we don't embalm people in our care. Here are five incredible ways that people have preserved bodies throughout history.
Ideas & Guidance
This is part a short series exploring how funerals can be more accessible for everyone. Here, Allen Richardson, who is visually impaired, explains how he planned and took part in his wife Margaret’s funeral.
Ideas & Guidance
At Poppy's, we work with dozens of different funeral celebrants as they craft and deliver meaningful funeral services for a diverse range of people. Find out how to choose the right celebrant for you — and how we can help.
Opinion
As part of our series on accessible funerals, Stephanie Owens unpacks the experiences of neurodivergent people and shares her thoughts on how funeral care could better meet their needs.