Bournemouth funeral association appoints new president
The BAFD, founded in the 1890s, supports the funeral sector across the region and liaises with local authorities on behalf of its members
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The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has announced the appointment of Leanne Adimi as its new president.
Adimi, who works for Douch Family Funeral Directors, received the chain of office from outgoing president and company managing director Nick Douch, who served in the role for the past two years.
The BAFD, founded in the 1890s, supports the funeral sector across the region and liaises with local authorities on behalf of its members. It was also a founding member of the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce.
Adimi said: “It is a great privilege to wear the chain of office of an organisation that goes back to the 1890s. I watched Nick in the role over the last two years and saw how much work he did that went unnoticed.
“The funeral business, like any industry, has its issues and often these are best sorted out through an umbrella organisation. I am looking forward to working hard for our members.”
Douch added: “I can’t think of a better person to take the office. Leanne will carry the role forward with passion and purpose.
“Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about presence, values and contribution, all of which Leanne embodies. I’m proud to pass the responsibility on to her and I look forward to supporting her in this role.”
Nigel Hedges, president of the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said: “The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors was a founding member of the Chamber. We have worked together for more than a century and I look forward to continuing the tradition with Leanne.”
