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We believe it’s time for a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.

In this blog, we give practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; answer your frequently asked questions/FAQs; and share stories, interviews and opinions.

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Ideas & Guidance

In this article, you can find out what the average costs are for a funeral in the UK and in London specifically, and the factors which influence this.

In Focus

Exploring just some of the rich death and funeral traditions that can be found in African and Caribbean cultures and their diasporas.

Opinion

The latest edition of Poppy Mardall's newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Ideas & Guidance

There is so much to think about on the day of a funeral, especially if you’ve been involved in organising it. It’s normal to have a lot of questions, big and small - here, we’ve answered some of the most common ones.

Opinion

The latest edition of Poppy Mardall's newsletter, Life Lessons From Death

Poppy’s attended the Furzedown Project’s 50+ LGBTQ Coffee Morning to talk about funerals and quality death care