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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

Ways to mark a death anniversary

12 ideas for marking a death anniversary, whether it’s the first anniversary or the thirtieth

Air ambulance organ donation

In Focus

What you need to know about organ donation

We spoke to Holly and Sarah from the NHS Organ Donation Team about the challenges of organ donation, and how rewarding it can be to be a donor.

hands holding a book in a beam of sunlight

Ideas & Guidance

8 modern poems which make beautiful non-religious funeral readings

A varied selection of modern poems that make good non-religious readings for funerals.

Two hands holding a tree sapling

In Focus

Are human composting and water cremation on their way?

England and Wales could take a step towards towards the legalisation of human composting and water cremation, following the Law Commission publication of its final report on new funerary methods.

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Eight facts about funerals that may surprise you

Many people don’t know these simple facts about funerals and death care.

In Conversation

Meet our new funeral directors at Poppy’s Raynes Park

We sat down with Genevieve and Joe to hear how they’re settling in at our new shop in Raynes Park.