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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	Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryTrade Organisations  NAFD launches new Gold Partner programmeThe national association of funeral directors has announced the launch of its new Gold Partner programme, which will offer exclusive… Read More »
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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… Read More »
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	Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs  NAFD excludes Dale and Sons until October 2028The National Association of Funeral Directors has made the decision to exclude Dale and Sons Funeral Directors in Denham, Uxbridge,… Read More »
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	Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberFuneral Plans  NAFD hits back at study claiming less than half of UK want a funeralThe NAFD has hit back at a report from thinktank Theos which claims that less than half (47%) of people… Read More »
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	Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberTrade Organisations  NAFD Scotland welcomes gov’s funeral sector consultationNAFD Scotland president, Mark Shaw, has welcomed the Scottish government’s public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the… Read More »
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	Aug- 2023 -10 AugustPeople  Neville Funerals appoints senior branch managerNeville Funerals, which serves Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, has announced the appointment of Matthew Mew to the role of senior… Read More »
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	7 AugustCommunity  Westerleigh Group becomes key sponsor of bereavement podcastWesterleigh Group has agreed to become a key sponsor for funeral director John Adam’s podcast to help empower the bereaved… Read More »
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	4 AugustPeople  Founding director returns to Funeral PartnersFuneral Partners’ founding director, Barry Pritchard, has returned to the company as an acquisition partner to merge his three businesses… Read More »
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	Jul- 2023 -12 JulyCurrent Affairs  NAFD welcomes launch of phase two into Fuller InquiryThe National Association of Funeral Directors has welcomed the start of phase two of the Fuller Inquiry into the crimes… Read More »
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	10 JulyPeople  Funeral home founder receives Lifetime Achievement awardThe founder of Hunnaball Family Funeral Directors, Trevor Hunnaball, was presented with a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award by the NAFD on… Read More »
 
                     
                                        






