– Poppy's Funerals

Grave garden in autumn with flowers and plants

Ideas & Guidance

Graveside gardening — Tending a cemetery plot through the seasons

After Lydia’s son died, she and her husband started tending a small garden on his grave in East Sheen Cemetery. Seven years on, she shares her tips.

Chloe Miller Smith, funeral director on the day for Poppy's in church with light streaming in

In Conversation

What is an ‘on the day’ funeral director?

Poppy’s is looking for freelance ‘on the day’ funeral directors to support our clients and join our team. Find out more about the role in this blog from 'on the day' funeral director, Chloe.

Amber Jeffrey (right) and her friend Poppy Chancellor (left)

In Conversation

Dare to do it your way: Planning a friend’s funeral

When Amber's friend Poppy died of cancer, Amber supported her family during her final days and in arranging her funeral. Amber shares how this experience changed her life.

Poppy Mardall outside Poppy's funerals in East Sheen

Opinion

Birth, death and the power of planning

Our founder, Poppy Mardall, reflects on what planning for birth can teach us about planning and preparing for the end of life.

Two women next to willow coffin decorated with snowdrops and other flowers

In Conversation

We decorated my dad’s coffin — with flowers, ties and cigars

Anna-Louise’s dad, Dan, was a larger-than-life figure who turned every occasion into a party, so it was only right that his send-off was something special.

Ideas & Guidance

Why choose a horse-drawn hearse?

A horse-drawn hearse is still a popular funeral choice. We share some practical tips and surprising facts to help you see whether this is the right option for you.