– Poppy's Funerals

In Conversation

Why I chose to donate my husband’s organs after his death

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.

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Opinion

Tackling climate change — A matter of death and life

Poppy's content editor and climate change campaigner, Sarah Hagger-Holt, introduces our panel on eco-friendly funerals

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In Conversation

Why I work at Poppy’s

Emma, Sarah and Amy come from different backgrounds and work at Poppy’s in different roles. They got together to chat about what drew them to Poppy’s and the values which underpin their working lives.

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Opinion

Why funeral directors should be upfront about costs

You wouldn’t buy a new car, house or phone — or even a pair of shoes — without doing your research and considering your options. So why should planning a funeral be any different?

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Ideas & Guidance

How to do ‘death admin'

As well as registering the death and organising the funeral, when someone dies, their surviving friends or family will have to contact a multitude of organisations to let them know what has happened. This blog highlights how to make ‘death admin’ quicker, easier and less distressing for all involved.

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In Conversation

Funeral rituals for people with and without learning disabilities

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.