– Poppy's Funerals

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.

Jed Phoenix's hands while making their own sustainable shroud

In Conversation

Why I am making my own sustainable shroud

Garment designer Jed Phoenix is crafting their own shroud. In this blog, Jed shares what inspired them to plan their funeral with Poppy’s.

Poppy, Diane and Natalie (right to left) outside Poppy's Sheen preparing to host a death café

Opinion

Seven things I've learnt from Death Café

In this blog, founder Poppy Mardall reflects on what she has learned from running Death Cafés in Tooting and East Sheen.

Two adult hands holding two sets of baby's feet

In Conversation

‘It changed my life’: Finding support on the loss of a twin

Lorna Marsh from the Lone Twin Network talks to us about the impact of losing a twin, and the support and friendship she has found through the Network.