Poppy Mardell on transforming the funeral industry

In this episode of Beyond Death, hosts Mark and Lindsay welcome Poppy Mardall, founder of Poppy’s Funerals, a trailblazer in the funeral industry. Poppy shares her journey from a career in art to creating a compassionate, human centred approach to end-of-life care. She discusses the challenges of transforming an outdated and unregulated sector, her mission to provide outstanding care for the living and the deceased, and her dedication to empowering families during one of life’s most vulnerable moments. This episode delves into the importance of honouring individuality in death, breaking taboos around grief, and creating meaningful choices for those left behind.