Poppy's

Poppy's An award-winning independent funeral directors based in South London. Let's create the funeral that works for you. Tooting | East Sheen

We arrange all kinds of funerals, including traditional and natural burials, and cremations. Poppy’s takes a fresh approach to funerals. Instead of following rigid traditions, we listen to what you want and need. Instead of hiding behind closed doors, we’re open about how we care for the living and the dead. We’re by your side every step of the way, creating a funeral that works for you. We're based in Tooting, South London and provide funeral services throughout Greater London. We also regularly help families across the South East and beyond. At Poppy's, we believe in looking after you, the person who's died and the planet in the best way possible. We believe that great care for both the living and the dead can transform your experience. Our team will offer you meaningful choice and transparency, supporting you to make the decisions that are right for you. Respect for the environment is very important to us, with a range of sustainable choices available and a commitment to minimising our own environmental impact. Above all else, we’ll give you honest, straightforward advice and support you every step of the way. You can reach us anytime between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (except Thursdays, where we open at 9:30am). Our collections team are available 7 days a week, between 8am and 8pm. If you are calling after 8pm, please leave your name, number and any info you feel we should know. We will call you back in the morning to arrange bringing the person who has died into our care.

26/02/2026

Whoever your person was, whatever they loved and did and stood for, we can help you create a funeral that reflects that.

📹 Poppy talks to on BBC Radio London. Thanks to BBC Radio London for permission to share.

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24/02/2026

Why do we call the people in our care by their name? Not ‘the body’, and certainly not ‘the deceased’?

Because your person is still your person – even though they have died.

So when we call a client to let them know that we have brought their person safely into our care at our open, light-filled mortuary in Tooting, we’ll call them by their name, or ‘mum’, or ‘your husband’. Because that’s who they are.

We believe language matters, in life and in death. And in this video, our client Gilly agrees.

🎥 Clip taken from Poppy’s brand film. Thank you to Gilly for kindly agreeing to be interviewed.

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Daffodils are springing up all around Lambeth Cemetery, where our Tooting offices are based. A cheerful pop of colour, a...
23/02/2026

Daffodils are springing up all around Lambeth Cemetery, where our Tooting offices are based. A cheerful pop of colour, and a very welcome herald of spring! 🌱

At Poppy’s, we think about funerals all day, every day - so it’s no surprise that many of the team already have an idea ...
19/02/2026

At Poppy’s, we think about funerals all day, every day - so it’s no surprise that many of the team already have an idea what we’d like to happen when we die.

But knowing your funeral wishes is a good idea for everyone. It can bring peace of mind to know that your wishes are documented. It can also be extremely helpful and comforting to those organising your funeral to have an idea of what you would have wanted.

In this blog, four members of the Poppy's team share their funeral wishes; what they’ve decided on, what they’re still not sure about and why it’s so worth taking the time to explore.

Find the link in the comments to have a read. And if you'd like to

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17/02/2026

"There a lot of joy and there's a lot of gratitude that comes up when we are conscious about the fact that our lives are not going to last forever."

At Poppy's, we are passionate about bringing death and funerals out from behind closed doors. But we know it's not always easy to find a space to talk openly and explore the questions we have about death and dying.

Some things are better when we do them together - that's why we run Death Cafés in Sheen and Tooting throughout the year. An open, inclusive space to talk about death without an agenda.

Find the link to our events page to see when the next Death Cafés will take place.

That’s right – coffins can be decorated to reflect the personality of the person who has died, especially if you choose ...
16/02/2026

That’s right – coffins can be decorated to reflect the personality of the person who has died, especially if you choose a cardboard coffin.

It may sound unusual, but cardboard coffins are an increasingly popular choice - low in cost, kind to the earth and easily customisable. Our cardboard coffins are hand-lined by the team with natural calico material, and adorned with an engraved wooden name plate, and they can be painted, collaged, drawn upon and more.

Clients have customised cardboard coffins in many unique and creative ways.

Not only does a cardboard coffin mean you can decorate or customise it to reflect the person who has died. The decorating process can also be an opportunity to remember and celebrate them.

Clients often join us in our welcoming Friends and Family Room to decorate the coffin. They can play music, have a cup of tea, and talk and share stories – creating new memories in the process. It is also a great way to get the whole family involved, especially young children.

No single choice is right for everyone. But a cardboard coffin can be one way to make a funeral feel really personal.

Would you consider a cardboard coffin?

As we approach later life, we are often juggling so many responsibilities and questions for the future.These questions h...
12/02/2026

As we approach later life, we are often juggling so many responsibilities and questions for the future.

These questions have emotional, practical and financial implications - but where do you start? And what do you need to know in order to make the choices that are right for you, your family and those you care about?

You're warmly invited to our free talk to help you plan for later life - emotionally, practically and financially.

At this informal session, you'll hear from Poppy's Funerals, Claire-Louise Smith from Pearson Hards Solicitors and eldercare consultant Claire Edwards - all over a cup of coffee at our welcoming shop on East Sheen high street.

We'll cover:
🔸Navigating the elder care maze
🔸Lasting Power of Attorney and Wills
🔸Funeral Plans and planning
🔸Planning for later life when living with dementia.

All are welcome at this event, whether you are beginning to think about your own plans for the future, or for people you care for.

To learn more and reserve your free space, find the link in the comments. ⬇️

This week Poppy's was announced as one of the 'Green Growth 100' - a group of one hundred forward-thinking small busines...
10/02/2026

This week Poppy's was announced as one of the 'Green Growth 100' - a group of one hundred forward-thinking small businesses across the UK that are leading the way in sustainability-led growth.

We love to work alongside clients to support them to have a more earth-friendly funeral, if that is important to them. There are so many ways to reduce the environmental impact of a funeral, and we can talk you through your options so you can make the choices that matter to you.

We’re proud to be recognised for our efforts to not only offer more earth-friendly options for our clients but to be ambitious in reducing our own environmental impact as we grow.

To find out more about organising a more environmentally-friendly funeral, click the link in the comment section.

A funeral doesn’t have to take place in a crematorium or a chapel, if that isn’t right for you, and no special licence i...
09/02/2026

A funeral doesn’t have to take place in a crematorium or a chapel, if that isn’t right for you, and no special licence is needed to hold a funeral.

At Poppy’s, we’ve arranged funerals at venues from boats to barns, pubs to private gardens. We have some tips on what to bear in mind, based on our experience organising thousands of funerals.

Read the article via the link in the comments section.

05/02/2026

Today is Time to Talk Day - the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.

The invitation this year is to ‘to brave the big talk’ and have those mental health conversations that don’t get talked about enough.

We know the profound impact that grief can have on our mental health - and we also know that talking about death can feel like a ‘big talk’.

reminds us how valuable it can be for each of us to talk honestly about death. Those open conversations are exactly what Death Cafés exist to support.

Join us at a Death Café:

📍 East Sheen
Thursday 19th March 2026 10.00am – 11.30am, , 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AH

📍 Tooting
Thursday 16th April 2026 10.30am – 12.00pm, , 75 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PD

NB: A Death Café a discussion group for adults, rather than a grief support or counselling session.

“I just need to get through the funeral.”Have you heard someone say this? Or perhaps said it yourself?For many people, t...
04/02/2026

“I just need to get through the funeral.”

Have you heard someone say this? Or perhaps said it yourself?

For many people, they arrive at the day of the funeral with the sole aim of ‘getting through it'. That is entirely valid.

Funerals can be long, exhausting and emotional days, especially if you are involved in organising it. Here we share some tips to help you take care of yourself on the day of the funeral - so you can get what you need out of the day.

In our experience, many people aren’t aware that there is often no rush to make decisions when someone has died.If the d...
03/02/2026

In our experience, many people aren’t aware that there is often no rush to make decisions when someone has died.

If the death was expected, the only thing that needs to happen fairly quickly is for the death to be verified by a doctor or medical professional. But once that has happened, there’s no need to rush to take the next steps.

For some people spending time with someone after they’ve died can be a powerful part of saying goodbye. Others want to wait until other significant people can make it to see the person before arranging for them to brought into the care of a funeral director.

If it’s Poppy’s you call, there’s still no rush, even once you’ve asked us to come and collect your person. We will work around your needs and never rush you.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when someone dies, and to feel like you need to leap into action straight away. But knowing that there’s no rush might allow you to decide the next steps that are right for you. 🧡

To read more about what to do when someone dies, find the link to our blog article in the comments.

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The Gatehouse, Lambeth Cemetery, Blackshaw Road
London
SW170BY

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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