NAFD
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is a leading trade body representing the interests of funeral professionals across the UK. It plays a central role in setting professional standards, advocating on behalf of members, and engaging with government, regulators, and the public. Funeral Service Times provides coverage of the NAFD’s policy work, regulatory consultations, industry guidance, training and events, leadership updates, and sector commentary. Content supports funeral directors and affiliated professionals in staying informed about the NAFD’s influence, resources, and evolving role within the funeral profession.
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Jun- 2025 -24 JunePeople
Funeral director marks 20 years at Dorset branch
Douch Family Funeral Directors is marking Marcella McDonagh’s two decades of service as a funeral director at the Dorset-based company,…
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16 JuneCurrent Affairs
A.W. Lymn and academy trust launch UK-first death education pilot
A.W. Lymn and the Archway Learning Trust have launched a national pilot to teach children about death, grief and loss,…
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Feb- 2025 -19 FebruaryBusiness
Horsham Council finds high standards at local funeral providers
Horsham District Council has found that all funeral providers in the local area are upkeeping high standards, having completed a…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryFeatures
The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures
While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAFD welcomes Fuller Inquiry call for sector’s statutory regulation
The NAFD has welcomed the Independent Inquiry into the Crimes of David Fuller’s call for the statutory regulation of funeral…
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25 OctoberPeople
Funeral Partners appoints new London-based funeral director
Funeral Partners has appointed Samantha Wraight as its new funeral director at three of its London-based network brands – MM…
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14 OctoberTrade Organisations
IFSO inspection team returns to NAFD
The four Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO) inspectors have officially returned to the National Association of Funeral Directors’ (NAFD) employment…
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Aug- 2024 -8 AugustLatest News
Ageing population boosts growth of funeral directors over past decade
The funeral industry in the UK has seen a 28% jump in the number of funeral directors over the past…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyFuneral Plans
AW Lymn supports launch of UK’s first uncollected ashes database
Midlands-based independent funeral directors, A W Lymn, has supported the launch of an uncollected ashes database – the first of…
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15 JulyPeople
AW Lymn welcomes funeral arranger in Bottesford branch
AW Lymn has announced that Andy McFeeters has begun working as a funeral arranger at its recently opened Bottesford funeral…
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