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.

We’re deeply proud to be a female-founded, female-led business in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and we’re com...
06/03/2026

We’re deeply proud to be a female-founded, female-led business in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and we’re committed to offering outstanding, inclusive care.

And with International Women’s Day coming up on Sunday, we remember that we walk in the footprints of other female pioneers in the death and dying space. Click the link in the comments to read about some of these incredible women in the history of death care.

Who else would you add to this list of female pioneers in the death and funeral space? Let us know in the comments.

Do you remember hearing a piece of music at a funeral that made all the difference - that gave you the space to feel, or...
05/03/2026

Do you remember hearing a piece of music at a funeral that made all the difference - that gave you the space to feel, or simply expressed something true about the person who had died?

We recently spoke to Briony who, together with Penny, founded The London Funeral Singers in 2015. We talked about why funeral music matters, changing trends in musical choices and the songs she’d choose for her own funeral.

Find the link to the full blog in the comments. 🎼

It’s become common practice for a funeral director to collect someone from home shortly after they die.As a result, many...
02/03/2026

It’s become common practice for a funeral director to collect someone from home shortly after they die.

As a result, many people don’t realise that, in most cases, if it’s an expected death, you’re completely free to care for someone at home, if that's right for you.

You may choose to do this because you want to care for a person before their funeral or simply to help say goodbye. You could do this for hours, days or even a week or more.

To read our guide to taking care of someone at home, find the blog in the comments.

We were privileged recently to transport Hannah to her funeral in this wonderful motorcycle and sidecar hearse. Here you...
27/02/2026

We were privileged recently to transport Hannah to her funeral in this wonderful motorcycle and sidecar hearse. Here you can see our funeral director Maia riding on the motorcycle, expertly driven by Neil.

Hannah had always liked the idea of riding in a sidecar, and we are happy we could es**rt her for her final journey in a way that fulfilled her wish.

Thank you Hannah, and thank you to the client for your kind permission to share this photo.

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.

Address

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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