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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May- 2019 -2 MayCurrent Affairs
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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Feb- 2019 -13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
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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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberBusiness
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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Aug- 2018 -13 AugustBusiness
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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May- 2018 -15 MayTrade Organisations
AOIC raises need to ‘clamp down’ on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants
The need to clamp down on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants who do not attach themselves to a professional organisation, was highlighted…
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11 MayBusiness
Dorset MP opens new funeral service facility
The brand new funeral service facility in Corfe Mullen that is part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors group has…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchFeatures
Funeral Expense Assistance
The Social Security (Scotland) Bill will give the Scottish Government the powers to deliver 11 social security benefits worth around…
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16 MarchSponsored
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Feb- 2018 -26 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Funeral Partners announce new CEO
Funeral industry professional Sam Kershaw has been appointed chief executive officer of Funeral Partners, the UK’s third largest funeral business.…
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Nov- 2017 -27 NovemberCurrent Affairs
NAFD CEO ‘no longer employed by the association’
The NAFD CEO Mandie Lavin is ‘no longer employed by the association’, according to a letter sent to members on…
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