Training
Ongoing training is essential to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care across the funeral sector. From embalming and funeral arranging to health and safety, customer service, and leadership, structured learning supports the development of both new and experienced personnel. Funeral Service Times reports on training initiatives, qualifications, CPD programmes, industry partnerships, accreditation schemes, and updates from professional bodies—equipping funeral directors, arrangers, and sector staff with the knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles.
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Oct- 2012 -30 October
British Institute of Funeral Directors launches new training courses
In its 30th anniversary year, the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has decided to launch a programme of courses…
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11 OctoberTrade Organisations
Grief Journey Essex scoops Essex Business Excellence Award
Three independent family funeral directors have won the ‘Community’ category of the recent Essex Business Excellence Awards 2012. Each of…
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Sep- 2012 -27 September
Angus funeral staff gain qualifications
Funeral staff from The Fairways Partnership funeral homes in Angus have achieved professional qualifications. Collette Campbell of Alexander Bain Funeral…
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12 September
Ferno launches emergency equipment training programme
Ferno, manufacturer of medical equipment and emergency services to the funeral and mortuary sector, has launched a new training service…
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Aug- 2012 -20 August
Funeral home sponsors talented athlete
Staff from Henry Ison & Sons have raised £1,000 to help fund the full-time training of a talented high jumper.…
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2 AugustPeople
Second generation FD earns diploma
Daniel Devall, a second generation member of Warwickshire funeral directors D B Devall & Son, has successfully completed a professional…
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Jul- 2012 -16 JulyPeople
Darlington care home staff complete bereavement training
Nine members of staff from a Darlington care home have been awarded certificates for completing a course in bereavement training.…
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Jun- 2012 -21 June
Funeral director undertakes Ironman challenge for Royal Liverpool Hospital
Funeral director Samantha Dean-Howard will compete in an Ironman challenge to raise money for the hospital that cared for her…
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6 June
Fresh start for Ledbury funeral home
Hawcutt Funeral Directors of Ledbury has been officially opened by the town’s mayor after moving to bigger premises. Over 60…
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May- 2012 -22 May
Arctic adventure for Sunderland funeral director
A funeral director from Sunderland has completed a journey across the Arctic to raise over £3,500 for charity Help for…
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