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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

Many LGBTQ+ people — especially trans and gender diverse people — are concerned about how they will be treated during end-of-life care or when planning a funeral. Here’s how we support LGBTQ+ clients at Poppy's.

Opinion

A year ago Poppy’s opened its first high street branch — and we’re so glad we chose to settle on Upper Richmond Road West in East Sheen. Here are seven things we’ve discovered that make Sheen extra special.

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.

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.

Opinion

Our founder, Poppy Mardall, reflects on what planning for birth can teach us about planning and preparing for the end of life.

Opinion

In this blog, founder Poppy Mardall reflects on what she has learned from running Death Cafés in Tooting and East Sheen.