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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

The latest edition of Life Lessons From Death, the newsletter by Poppy Mardall

In Focus

Poppy’s is proud to be a B Corp funeral directors

In Conversation

We talked to Catherine about organising a Simple Cremation for Dave – including decorating his cardboard coffin with their two children

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