Coffin Club South West London

28/11/2025

Hello loves - its all been a bit quiet from me recently while I take a health break. But I’ve been reading and researching when I can and the behemoth that is AI seems to orbiting more closely.

Strange then to see this article in this weeks Metro about AI generated loved ones once they’ve died.

For me as much as I’d love to see my loves again this is a hard no. For a multitude of personal reasons.

But I can appreciate that for others it might be an alternative way to navigate grief.

What do you think ? Would you prefer to let it be or would you be tempted to AI generate ?

Food for thought eh ?

N x x

30/09/2025

London funeral directors, Poppy's, are opening our doors and inviting you in. Come for a tour, a talk & to ask questions.

29/09/2025

25/09/2025

This is sweet x

This is such a lovely idea.
Have you ever repurposed a piece of clothing that was worn by someone you've lost?

16/09/2025

We're *delighted* to announce our next meet at The Old London Road Cafe, Kingston.

If you're unsure what to do with that hoard of pennies in a sock at the back of the wardrobe ( only me? )when you shuffle off, then this is the place for you.

It's FREE (amazing right?! )but please do ping us an email if you'd like to come on down to Wills and Estates town. (I'll get my coat)

Toodles

X

06/06/2025

https://www.nicthecelebrant.com/post/coffin-club-catch-up-talking-death-with-poppy-s-funerals

Here's a little bloglet all about our recent-ish meet with Poppys Funerals.

We've lots of fab people coming to share their wisdom with us so do watch this space for more Coffin Club meet updates

Until next time XX

We were absolutely delighted to welcome the lovely Gemima from Poppy’s Funerals to our most recent South West London Coffin Club meet-up. With her deep knowledge and years of experience working within the community, Gemima offered an honest and insightful look into the world of funerals from a Fun...

08/03/2025

This week we welcomed the very lovely and knowledgeable Gemima from Poppy's Funerals to share her experience of working in the funeral industry. What Gemima doesn't know about them isn't worth knowing. We felt a sample of a mushroom coffin made by Loop Biotech - which everyone thought was incredible - and learnt what to do when someone dies and what happens afterwards.
Everyone learnt something they didn't already know and that ,my friends, is what we're all about at Coffin Club. We're already looking forward to our next get together.
Thanks again Gemima!

05/03/2025

As you can probably tell I'm slightly obsessed with all things deathy - and that's not to say I'm morbid about it - far from it. There is SO much to learn about ritual and culture amongst other things and I am enjoying learning as much as I can about it - so I can share what I learn with you at Coffin Club.

This book isn't about getting your ducks in a row necessarily but it is a fascinating insight into the work mortuary teams do. I feel fortunate to work occasionally in a mortuary; looking after someones someone when they've died is an extraordinary privilege and the care we give the people in our care I know is greatly appreciated by their loved ones.

26/02/2025

The Mister taking a well deserved lunch break and enjoying reading in print all the things he hears me go on about in person.
Have you got your copy yet ?

25/02/2025

I managed to get the teen off the phone by giving her this weeks copy of BEST magazine which features ... me! (and also the glorious Stephanie Beacham) It's an article about my work in the death industry, from pall bearing ... to hearse driving ... and officiating funeral ceremonies as a Celebrant. I also talk about my passion for holding a safe space to have tricky conversations about death and dying which I why I set up SW LDN Coffin Club. Do grab a copy if you can ( if not for me at least for La Beacham :-) I'm very proud and privileged to do what I do
x

19/02/2025

Links to resources and support for LGBTQ+ people, and those close to them, about funerals, bereavement and end-of-life care.