In September, the NAFD submitted a detailed statement to the Independent Inquiry into the crimes of David Fuller. The thirteen-page statement, written by Director of Policy and Public Affairs Rachel Bradburne, was accompanied by a copy of the NAFD inspectorate team code, a copy of the NAFD’s ‘Picking up the Pieces’ report into systemic delays…
National Inclusion Week, which runs from 25 September – 1 October 2023, is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. The theme for National Inclusion Week 2023 is ‘Take Action Make Impact’, which aims to actively promote a fair and more inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves…
The Scottish Government has today launched public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the funeral profession. The consultation papers cover: Alkaline hydrolysis Burial Inspection of the funeral sector Licensing of funeral directors In the Scottish Government’s announcement, NAFD Scotland President Mark Shaw welcomed the consultations, saying: “These new regulations, designed to support the…
The NAFD welcomes the start of Phase 2 of the Fuller Inquiry into the crimes of hospital electrician David Fuller. As the sector’s largest voluntary regulator in the UK, which inspects more than 4,000 funeral homes, we have long been concerned about the lack of oversight of funeral businesses and other organisations which look after…
NAFD President John Adams, on the final day of his presidential year, urged funeral directors across the UK to help maintain the pressure on Parliament to ensure bereavement education is considered for addition to the Religious, Health and Social Education (RHSE) curriculum in a forthcoming consultation. Click here to download the letter. Find who your…
Research by the National Association of Funeral Directors into delays and capacity crises shows funeral directors unable to protect bereaved families from a fragmented death management system that is struggling to cope with the needs of the nation. The report, entitled ‘Picking up the pieces’, includes feedback from more than 1,000 funeral homes, across all…
