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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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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.

Opinion

Five benefits of being a B Corporation Certified funeral directors

Opinion

We're always happy to talk to the media about funerals, death and dying. Here's why we think those honest conversations are so crucial.

Opinion

Music plays in an important part in almost every funeral. We asked the Poppy’s team for their top tips in choosing music for a funeral — as well as their own music choices.

Opinion

In October 2023, Tooting held its second festival of the dead. In this blog, our founder Poppy Mardall shares five things she loved about taking part.