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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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Ideas & Guidance

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.

Ideas & Guidance

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.

Ideas & Guidance

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.

Ideas & Guidance

From our experience, here are some top tips and things to think about when organising a Church of England funeral in a church.

Ideas & Guidance

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.

Ideas & Guidance

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.