We believe it’s time to start a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.
In this blog, we share practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; as well as fascinating stories, interviews and opinions from the frontlines of death and dying.
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After Lydia’s son died, she and her husband started tending a small garden on his grave in East Sheen Cemetery. Seven years on, she shares her tips.
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.
When someone dies unexpectedly — or if you haven’t been in recent contact with them — you may not know, or have talked about, their funeral wishes. This blog offers some pointers for funeral planning.
From our experience, here are some top tips and things to think about when organising a Church of England funeral in a church.
No one wants to have to choose a funeral director, but it's worth looking around and asking some questions, to find the right funeral director for you. Here are a few things to consider.
Unattended funerals, or direct cremations, are growing in popularity. But they are not all the same. Here, we explain a few things about Poppy’s unique, caring approach to direct cremation.