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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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Opinion

Every year, financial services company SunLife publishes their research report into funerals: The Cost of Dying. Here are five things you should know about what it shows.

In Conversation

We talk to new Poppy’s supplier, potter Sam Hayes from Dove Love Ceramics, who designs and makes personalised ceramic urns in her studio in rural Wales.

In Conversation

Steve tells us about the difference that walking and talking with a group from Princess Alice Hospice has made to him after the death of his wife.

Opinion

In our final blog of 2024, we look back on what’s changed at Poppy’s over the last year — and the core values that have stayed the same.

In Conversation

We asked Rosemary and Peter about why they approached Poppy’s to talk about their funeral wishes and what the process was like for them.

Ideas & Guidance

In this blog, we answer some of the most common questions, from ‘What will happen to my pet after I die?’ to ‘Can I bring my pet to a funeral?’