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Industry advised to use ‘makeshift’ masks out of ‘bin liners and towels’ amid shortages

Funeral directors are being advised to create “makeshift” face masks out of “towels, bin liners and incontinence pads” by the…

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Funeral sector meets with government amid coronavirus outbreak

Funeral directors have met with the government in regards to the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. Members of The…

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NAFD set to meet with government officials amid Covid-19 outbreak

Funeral directors are expected to meet Whitehall officials today (17 March) to develop contingency plans amid the recent outbreak of…

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NAFD partners with Dementia Friendly Haringey Network

The NAFD has announced its sponsorship of a new leaflet produced by the Dementia Friendly Haringey Network in association with…

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Arranging a funeral takes over 52 hours, study suggests

Research by the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has found that on average, it takes over 52 hours to…

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Industry viewpoint – Social Funeral Fund / Funeral Poverty

Back in 2011/12 we wrote and received many letters from them the minister in charge of the DWP Iain Duncan…

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UKWF and Marsden respond to new Scottish crematorium regulations

The new regulation for crematoriums in Scotland, which came into effect in April, is placing greater emphasis on weighing and…

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NAFD confirms support for UK statutory regulation

Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have given their backing to…

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Petition calling for statutory regulation of funeral directors launched

A petition calling for funeral directors to be regulated has been launched following a recent issue of a man who…

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80 percent of people want to see funeral directors regulated

A report published by funeral provider Dignity has revealed that nine in 10 people are unaware that funeral directors are…

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