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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Sep- 2022 -14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Funerals to go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, NAFD says
Many funerals will go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, despite speculation that funerals will be cancelled due to…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustTrade Organisations
Neville Funerals introduces new standards for its frontline staff
Neville Funerals, an independent family company in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, has introduced new professional standards for its driver bearer…
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3 AugustPeople
NAFD welcomes appointment of Natalie McKail as IFSO chair
Natalie McKail, the former Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, has been appointed to succeed the Rt. Hon. David Heath…
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Jul- 2022 -1 JulyCommunity
NAFD secures Investors in People accreditation
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has been awarded the ‘We invest in people standard’ accreditation from Investors in…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilEvents
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster joins NAFD Conference line-up
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster has joined the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference line-up, with the event set to…
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14 AprilLatest News
NAFD earns title promotion for newly accredited funeral directing programme
The NAFD has secured confirmation that the qualification formerly known as the diploma in funeral directing should bear a higher…
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14 AprilPeople
NAFD Yorkshire presidential chain stays within Funeral Partners
The outgoing president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Yorkshire Area Federation has been succeeded by a fellow…
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Mar- 2022 -24 MarchEvents
NAFD Summer School returns to Durham University
The NAFD will host its second, exclusive three-day residential Summer School at St Chad’s College, Durham University this summer, with…
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18 MarchCharity
SEIB and NAFD launch search for 2022 Lifetime Achievement recipient
For the second year running SEIB Insurance Brokers has joined forces with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) to…
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Feb- 2022 -16 FebruaryLatest News
A.W. Lymn funeral director becomes NAFD examiner
Colum O’Shea, funeral director at one of the largest privately-owned funeral directors in the UK, is now one of the…
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