The National Association of Funeral Directors has today (16th October 2013) welcomed the 2014 Sun Life Cost of Dying Report as further evidence of the increasing financial strain being placed upon the bereaved, coupled with the inadequacy of Government support for those who are unable to afford the cost of even the most basic funeral.…
The National Association of Funeral Directors estimates there could be as many as 250,000 sets of cremated remains being retained in funeral homes. Alan Slater, Chief Executive of the NAFD, said: “Whilst there are still a large amount of unclaimed cremated remains within the UK – some dating back 50 or 60 years – following…
Alan Slater, Chief Executive of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) said: “We welcome the investigation and report by the Infant Cremation Commission and extend our sympathies to all the parents who have been affected. “Funeral Directors take their responsibilities to bereaved families extremely seriously and, as part of the Commission, the NAFD is…
The National Association of Funeral Directors to spearhead campaign to index-link Social Fund funeral payments: the first step to fairness More than half of those who apply for a Funeral Payment each year are turned down Cap on “other funeral expenses” has remained at £700 since 2003 and a recent study shows the average shortfall…
New guide to encourage conversations amongst loved ones launched nationally The number of people feeling comfortable talking about death growing, yet a reluctance to write down their wishes remains Funeral planning can “ease emotional burden” and “prevent family in-fighting” Requests for unusual funerals on the increase More than 40 per cent of funeral directors have…
