That’s the unusual question that the NAFD was asked by the BBC News Magazine today following news reports of a London-based fitness organisation running training sessions in a historic cemetery. The Association responded: “The first consideration must always be bereaved families. The National Association of Funeral Directors would not wish to see this kind of…
Any loss is tragic but especially that of a child. The NAFD is often asked what support is out there for families in the event of the death of their child – particularly in respect of costs and this is a subject that has come to the fore again this week following the sad death…
The National Association of Funeral Directors can now add two more trophies to the cabinet in National Office having picked up awards for Magazine of the Year – as well as a personal accolade for NAFD Chief Executive Officer Alan Slater MBE for his outstanding contribution to the funeral sector – at the prestigious Trade…
The National Association of Funeral Directors has responded to concerns raised in US-based research about possible links between the use of formaldehyde in embalming by funeral directors and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as motor neurone disease (MND). In a statement, Chief Executive Officer Alan Slater MBE said: “With bereaved…
In his speech to the House of Commons today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced a raft of measures affecting NAFD member businesses. In brief these include: Corporation tax will be cut to 19% in 2017, and then 18% from 2020. Down from 28% in 2010. Small firms’ NI contributions will fall, with…
Trusted, influential, supportive and respected, the NAFD is the largest trade association for the funeral sector. Created in 1905 the NAFD is respected by Government and the media for upholding standards and acting as the voice of the funeral profession. The NAFD has launched a new video featuring members of the Association talking about how…
