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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Not everyone wants their family to plan their funeral or has family members who are able to do so. Instead, we often support groups of friends to do a brilliant job in honouring the life of someone close to them. Jenny explains how she and her friends arranged a personal and inclusive funeral for her neighbour Denis.
We talk to funeral celebrant Nic Preston about launching a Coffin Club in south west London, part of an international movement to empower people to take control of their own funeral planning.
Katie Fyfe is the founder of Eldering, a service which provides guidance for the ageing parent years.
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.
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.
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.