Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done it before. It can be hard to find the information you need to make decisions that are right for you.
We’ve collected some practical advice from our most popular blogs to help you. It covers situations you may face before someone dies, planning for the funeral itself and sources of support after the funeral is over.
We know it’s sometimes easier to talk. So, if you have any questions about funerals that are not covered here, or want to chat through anything with one of our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Just pick up the phone, drop us an email or pop into our HQ in Lambeth cemetery or our shop on Upper Richmond Road West in Sheen. Contact us.
A funeral director should always allow you to take your time, ask questions and not make you feel rushed or pressured.
You can also watch short videos in response to frequently asked questions about funerals on our YouTube channel.
Planning ahead
How to talk about your funeral wishes
How to talk about funerals: a resource for carers
How to get an estimate for funeral costs
When someone dies
How to care for someone who has died at home
What happens at a home collection
How to choose a funeral director
What to do when you don't know someone's funeral wishes
A natural approach to death: why you don’t need to embalm
What happens when you visit someone at Poppy’s
Planning the funeral
Step by step guide to arranging a funeral
How to do more for yourself when planning a funeral
How to plan an eco-friendly funeral
How to find help in paying for a funeral
How to have a lower cost funeral
What are simple cremations and direct cremations?
How to choose a funeral celebrant
How to choose flowers for a funeral
How to create a funeral order of service
Funerals for babies and children: Your questions answered
How to bring someone home before the funeral
After the funeral
Seven things you need to know about keeping or scattering ashes
Grief and bereavement resources
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