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).
Opinion
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.
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.