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- 2024 -10 JuneTrade Organisations
NAFD warns on funeral livestream and social media scams
The National Association of Funeral Directors has warned on the “worrying” trend of fraudsters targeting bereaved people in a range…
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Apr- 2024 -29 AprilCurrent Affairs
NAFD welcomes chief coroner’s report addressing case delays
The NAFD has welcomed chief coroner Thomas Teague’s annual report to the Lord Chancellor for 2023, as it placed emphasis…
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16 AprilCurrent Affairs
Statutory Medical Examiner System to be enforced on 9 September
The parliamentary under secretary of state in the department for health and social care, Maria Caufield, has this week confirmed…
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11 AprilFuneral Plans
Westerleigh begins work on latest Scottish crematorium
Westerleigh Group has begun work on building the new Bishopbriggs Crematorium to the north east of Glasgow, which is due…
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8 AprilTrade Organisations
SAIF leads formal inspections of Hull premises after police case
SAIF members in Hull have launched formal inspections of premises in the wake of the police investigation into care of…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second time
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first…
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13 MarchLatest News
Police retrieve 34 bodies from Hull funeral home
Humberside Police has retrieved 34 bodies along with ashes from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road in Hull over…
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4 MarchFuneral Plans
29 million do not have funeral plans in order, Co-op finds
Approximately 29 million people are at risk of not having their affairs in order when they die, due to a…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAFD launches new Gold Partner programme
The national association of funeral directors has announced the launch of its new Gold Partner programme, which will offer exclusive…
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Jan- 2024 -26 JanuaryFeatures
SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report is in – but is it accurate?
The latest Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, which diligently covered the whole 2023 calendar year, showed that funeral costs…
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