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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	Jul- 2024 -31 JulyFuneral Plans  AW Lymn supports launch of UK’s first uncollected ashes databaseMidlands-based independent funeral directors, A W Lymn, has supported the launch of an uncollected ashes database – the first of… Read More »
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	15 JulyPeople  AW Lymn welcomes funeral arranger in Bottesford branchAW Lymn has announced that Andy McFeeters has begun working as a funeral arranger at its recently opened Bottesford funeral… Read More »
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	Jun- 2024 -10 JuneTrade Organisations  NAFD warns on funeral livestream and social media scamsThe National Association of Funeral Directors has warned on the “worrying” trend of fraudsters targeting bereaved people in a range… Read More »
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	Apr- 2024 -29 AprilCurrent Affairs  NAFD welcomes chief coroner’s report addressing case delaysThe NAFD has welcomed chief coroner Thomas Teague’s annual report to the Lord Chancellor for 2023, as it placed emphasis… Read More »
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	16 AprilCurrent Affairs  Statutory Medical Examiner System to be enforced on 9 SeptemberThe parliamentary under secretary of state in the department for health and social care, Maria Caufield, has this week confirmed… Read More »
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	11 AprilFuneral Plans  Westerleigh begins work on latest Scottish crematoriumWesterleigh Group has begun work on building the new Bishopbriggs Crematorium to the north east of Glasgow, which is due… Read More »
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	8 AprilTrade Organisations  SAIF leads formal inspections of Hull premises after police caseSAIF members in Hull have launched formal inspections of premises in the wake of the police investigation into care of… Read More »
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	Mar- 2024 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs  MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second timeThe Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first… Read More »
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	13 MarchLatest News  Police retrieve 34 bodies from Hull funeral homeHumberside Police has retrieved 34 bodies along with ashes from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road in Hull over… Read More »
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	4 MarchFuneral Plans  29 million do not have funeral plans in order, Co-op findsApproximately 29 million people are at risk of not having their affairs in order when they die, due to a… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







