Poppy's

03/06/2026

It was brilliant to welcome a full house once again to our twice-yearly Open Afternoon. It's always a pleasure to invite people into our bright and airy mortuary space to talk honestly about death and funerals.

Funeral director Maia, senior practical lead Liam and CEO Clare (from left to right) talked about the Poppy's approach and answered thoughtful questions from the audience ranging from 'how quickly can a funeral be arranged?' to 'who 'owns' someone after they die?'

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to join us! To hear when tickets are available for the next Open Afternoon, sign up to our newsletter at the link in the first pinned comment. 👇

02/06/2026

Book one of the last spaces for free at the link in the first pinned comment.If you’ve got questions about funerals and death care, here’s an opportunity to get them answered in a welcoming and open space.

Tomorrow, we open our doors and welcome the local community into our offices and mortuary space in Lambeth Cemetery in Tooting Wandsworth.

We host a talk and tour in our beautiful mortuary – a converted burial chapel – before welcoming people for tea, biscuits and more conversation in our nearby offices.

Why? Because funerals are too often kept behind closed doors. This means, when someone has died, we are often left wondering what to do or how things will work. It doesn’t need to be this way, and being informed can alleviate stress and worry when it really matters; and also help you think about what your own wishes might be for when you die.

Book one of the last spaces for free at the link in our bio.👇

01/06/2026

One of the best things about cardboard coffins is how customisable they are. They can be painted, decoupaged, coloured in with pencil or oil pastel, adorned with flowers, greenery, football memorabilia or anything else you can imagine.

Take, for instance, this truly gorgeous coffin, decorated by Liz’s family with colourful flowers.

If you choose to decorate your person’s coffin, you can do so in our quiet, comfortable Friends and Family Room, or you can take the coffin home and decorate it in your own time and space.

Decorating the coffin can be a beautiful way to spend time together, talk about the person who has died and pause before the day of the funeral itself to remember them.

Thank you very much to Liz’s family for kindly allowing us to share these photos of her beautiful coffin.

29/05/2026

Most people have never seen a mortuary. Some people won’t be interested; but it is perfectly natural to wonder where and how people are taken care of after they die.

That’s why, twice a year, we open the doors to our mortuary – a beautiful converted chapel in Lambeth Cemetery near Tooting. Because we believe in having open, honest conversations about dying, funerals and death care. Our next Open Afternoon is Wednesday 3 June, 2-3pm.

All are welcome, no matter what stage of life you are in. After the session, we head over to our welcoming offices for a cup of proper coffee and more conversation. Bring your questions and your curiosity, and you’ll go away with more knowledge about your choices when it comes to what happens when you die.

This is a free community event – please sign up at the first pinned comment so we know how many biscuits to buy!

28/05/2026

Thanks for the spotlight, Really Helpful Club!

🌱Spotlight on Poppy’s: helping families create fitting farewells

Planning a funeral is a uniquely sensitive task which too often feels rigid and austere. Poppy's is an award-winning funeral directors who are taking a fresh approach.

Their goal is to create a funeral that is genuinely fitting for the person whose life is being honoured. Poppy’s provides clarity and gentle guidance so you can make informed decisions, whether you’re arranging a funeral now or recording your own future wishes. From traditional ceremonies to natural burials and greener choices, they work at your pace, ensuring your loved one is cared for with the utmost dignity.

💭To find out more about Poppy’s head to our Member Directory.

26/05/2026

We want people to feel welcome in our high street shops, and like they can pop in any time. That’s why we love hosting community events - from business breakfasts to sessions on planning for later life, and more. We’re passionate about facilitating open, helpful conversations about death, dying and funerals.

And if you’re coming in to arrange a funeral, it may be a tough time for you, but we hope you’ll find our shops are warm, welcoming, and that the kettle is always on.

📍 Poppy’s Raynes Park - now open at 46 Coombe Lane

26/05/2026

In celebration of our newest shop opening in Raynes Park, Poppy Mardall sat down with Lady Wimbledon to talk about looking after families in the Raynes Park and Wimbledon area for the past fifteen years, and why now is the time to put down roots on the high street in Raynes Park.

Have a read 👇

Poppy’s Funerals, the award‑winning, B Corp‑certified independent funeral directors.

21/05/2026

There is so much to think about on the day of a funeral. While your funeral director will talk everything through with you before the day, it’s normal to have a lot of questions.

On our blog, we’ve answered some of the most common ones. Find the link in the first pinned comment.👇

19/05/2026

When someone dies, it is very normal to feel you need to leap into action. But there’s often more time than you might think. In fact, once the death has been certified by a doctor, there is no rush to do anything else.

The minutes or hours after someone has died can offer an opportunity to spend time with the person, if that’s what you want. It can be a powerful part of saying goodbye, so do take your time.

When you call Poppy’s and ask us to bring your person into our care, there is still no hurry. We will follow your lead and never rush you.

18/05/2026

Funeral directors Joe and Genevieve joined Poppy’s recently. They are likely to be the friendly faces that greet you when you come into our new Raynes Park shop at 46 Coombe Lane.

We sat down with them to hear how they’re settling in at our latest location. Read the blog via the link in the first pinned comment.👇

📍 Poppy’s Raynes Park is open 9.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday. Pop in any time - no appointment needed. Find us at 46 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London SW20 0LA.