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- 2020 -15 JuneFeatures
Mental health and wellbeing post-lockdown
As we note that new Covid-19 cases and numbers of related deaths are thankfully steadily declining and as the number…
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchBusiness
DMAG urges Public Health England to act now over missing PPE guidance
The Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) has written to the chief executive of Public Health England expressing its “extreme concern”…
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25 MarchBusiness
Leading funeral organisations offer advice on limiting attendance at funerals
A group of seven organisations representing the funeral, burial and cremation sector has issued joint guidance on the number of…
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24 MarchBusiness
Government releases funeral guidelines amid Covid-19 lockdown
The government has revealed guidance in regards to funerals after the prime minister announced that the UK would be entering…
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23 MarchEconomy
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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19 MarchEconomy
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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17 MarchBusiness
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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Jan- 2020 -14 JanuaryFuneral Plans
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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Nov- 2019 -21 NovemberFuneral Plans
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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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
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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