Poppy's

Poppy's Award-winning independent funeral directors based in South London. We arrange all kinds of funerals, including traditional and natural burials, and cremations.

Let's create the funeral that works for you. Tooting | East Sheen | Raynes Park 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.

Welcome Lydia to the Poppy's team! 👋Lydia is our new Client and Operations Director. She joins us from a background in c...
20/04/2026

Welcome Lydia to the Poppy's team! 👋

Lydia is our new Client and Operations Director. She joins us from a background in consulting and start-ups, and will lead the team in delivering an outstanding service every time as we grow.

Many funerals are led by a funeral celebrant or religious minister. It can be very helpful and reassuring to have an exp...
17/04/2026

Many funerals are led by a funeral celebrant or religious minister. It can be very helpful and reassuring to have an experienced hand to steer the service - but for some, having a friend or family member of the person who has died leading the service feels more fitting. Have you experienced a friends and family-led funeral service?

If you’ve been asked, or you’d like to offer, to lead a funeral service for someone close to you, you can find a few useful pointers in our blog - find link in the comments.👇

Thank you for welcoming us, Guardian Angel Carers Wimbledon!
16/04/2026

Thank you for welcoming us, Guardian Angel Carers Wimbledon!

Many of us rarely talk about death and dying until we’re confronted by loss, illness or tragedy.That is not the fault of...
15/04/2026

Many of us rarely talk about death and dying until we’re confronted by loss, illness or tragedy.

That is not the fault of individuals – it is challenging to find spaces where we can talk openly and honestly about death. But when we do, it can be surprisingly life-affirming.

Our Death Cafés are inclusive, informal and friendly opportunities to gather together to eat cake, drink tea and talk about death. The next one is TOMORROW (Thursday):

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

You can just turn up on the day, or register via Eventbrite using the link on our events page.

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

14/04/2026

WE’VE ARRIVED IN RAYNES PARK! 🎉

Our second high street shop is now open in Raynes Park. You can find us at 46 Coombe Lane, SW20 0LA.

We're proud to serve clients in Raynes Park, Wimbledon and the wider area already, and we're delighted to have a warm and welcoming shop in the area now, so people can come in and talk to us over a cup of proper coffee.

Pop in any time 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday to meet the friendly team, headed up by funeral directors Genevieve and Joe.

You can also find us at:

📍 Poppy’s Sheen, 202 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14 8AN
📍 Poppy’s Tooting, The Gatehouse, Lambeth Cemetery, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0BY

Every organisation has values. These are Poppy’s. We aspire to live out these values every day, and to support each othe...
13/04/2026

Every organisation has values. These are Poppy’s. We aspire to live out these values every day, and to support each other to express them in our own unique way.

Why? Because these values help us to provide outstanding care to our clients, both living and dead, with kindness, creativity and confidence.

If these words resonate with you, and you’re looking for a meaningful role in a friendly, hardworking team, come and join us. We’re hiring a Client Support Advisor, to act as a first point of contact for people who need our support with arranging a funeral. Head to the link in the comments to find out more.👇

Last week, the Law Commission published the final report of its review of burial and cremation law.This is one of three ...
09/04/2026

Last week, the Law Commission published the final report of its review of burial and cremation law.

This is one of three strands of work in a project to modernise the laws governing how we deal with the bodies of dead people.

The legal framework around death and dying is shockingly sparse and what does exist is a patchwork of laws, much of which are outdated.

We appreciate that the Commission is grappling so thoughtfully with genuinely difficult issues - from the philosophical (do we still have rights after we die?) to the practical (could human composting be a feasible alternative in the UK?) - while also making recommendations that equip us to deal with death better in the modern era.

Stunning dark pink blossom is gladdening the trees in Lambeth Cemetery at the moment. We’re proud to call Lambeth Cemete...
08/04/2026

Stunning dark pink blossom is gladdening the trees in Lambeth Cemetery at the moment.

We’re proud to call Lambeth Cemetery home. Our Tooting offices and our mortuary are based here. This is where you’ll come if you visit your person with us. The quiet cemetery grounds are available to you to talk a walk or simply get some fresh air during your visit if you need to.

Welcome to Genevieve and Joe, our new funeral directors!Joe was a funeral arranger in East London before joining us. Gen...
07/04/2026

Welcome to Genevieve and Joe, our new funeral directors!

Joe was a funeral arranger in East London before joining us. Genevieve comes to Poppy's from a background in TV production.

Joe and Genevieve will be based at our new shop in Raynes Park and look forward to welcoming you. Pop in to say hello to them from next week onwards.

If you are organising a burial for someone, or you think you might want to be buried yourself when you die, one thing yo...
06/04/2026

If you are organising a burial for someone, or you think you might want to be buried yourself when you die, one thing you'll need to consider is where you want that burial to take place.

You may be surprised to learn that costs related to a burial can vary considerably depending on factors including where in the country you are and whether it’s a private or council-owned cemetery or a natural burial site.

The price of the grave also often differs depending on whether or not you are a resident of the borough in which the cemetery is located – fees for residents are generally lower.

Costs of burial also include a separate interment fee - the fee to dig the grave. If the burial plot is in the name of someone else in your family, you may find you need to transfer it to yourself in order to arrange a burial, which can also incur a fee.

Though 74% of UK funerals were cremations in 2025 (source: SunLife Cost of Dying report), burial is still the right choice for many people. If you think you want to be buried, it may be helpful to consider where you might like to be buried and what the cost implications might be.

Poppy's is closed over the Easter Weekend - but if you need to get in touch with us about an urgent out of hours collect...
03/04/2026

Poppy's is closed over the Easter Weekend - but if you need to get in touch with us about an urgent out of hours collection, we're here for you. Please call us on 020 3589 4726.

You can also get an estimate for a funeral on our website any time, day or night - find the link in the comments. 👇

Poppy’s is thrilled to have been nominated for two Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026, in the categorie...
02/04/2026

Poppy’s is thrilled to have been nominated for two Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026, in the categories:

🫶 Best Customer Service
🌎 Environmental/Sustainability Champion

Taking exceptional care of our clients and reducing our impact on the environment have been part of the Poppy’s way since the beginning. We’re proud to have been recognised for our ongoing commitment to these values.

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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