The latest edition of Funeral Director Monthly has just been published. Members and subscribers will be receiving FDM October 2022 which is packed full of great content, features and stories from the funeral profession. In a special feature this month, Funeral Director Monthly reflects on the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the important contribution…
The overwhelming response to the Queen’s death has shone an important spotlight on the role of collective grief and the importance of confronting the reality of death. One of the most important roles a funeral service plays is the coming together of a community to pay respects, show support to the grieving family and say…
This month, NAFD Chief Executive Jon Levett steps down and moves on to new challenges in the agricultural sector. A somewhat turbulent four years – which has included a global pandemic and the arrival of two different external regulators in the profession as well as an imminent public inquiry into care of deceased people –…
Sustainability: hearing aid and metals recycling When Zoe Fawcett-Eustace began to lose her hearing at 14 years of age she was initially supplied with NHS hearing aids and then, as a relatively young adult, she invested in a pair of private ones. On upgrading her private ones, a few years ago, she asked what to…
SMT members to lead the NAFD during CEO transition Commercial Director Elaine Walder will assume the role of interim Chief Executive of the NAFD, during the transition period which will follow outgoing CEO Jon Levett’s departure later this month. Elaine will continue to lead on her current responsibilities, but will also oversee the work of…
