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Jonathan Rees appointed Independent Chair of NAFD Management Committee

Former senior civil servant Jonathan Rees, a specialist in public policy, consumer and competition issues, has been appointed as the Independent Chair of the Management Committee of the National Association of Funeral Directors. Jonathan has very broad governance, public policy and relationship management experience, in both executive and non-executive capacities. He has a track record…

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Jonathan Rees appointed Independent Chair of NAFD Management Committee

Former senior civil servant Jonathan Rees, a specialist in public policy, consumer and competition issues, has been appointed as the Independent Chair of the Management Committee of the National Association of Funeral Directors. Jonathan has very broad governance, public policy and relationship management experience, in both executive and non-executive capacities. He has a track record…

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The report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors, Scotland, calls for ‘progressive’ licensing scheme

The National Association of Funeral Directors has today (23 August) welcomed publication of the report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, which has been with ministers since the beginning of the year. The NAFD is particularly pleased to see a recommendation for the phased introduction of a ‘progressive’ licensing scheme for funeral firms…

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The report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors, Scotland, calls for ‘progressive’ licensing scheme

The National Association of Funeral Directors has today (23 August) welcomed publication of the report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, which has been with ministers since the beginning of the year. The NAFD is particularly pleased to see a recommendation for the phased introduction of a ‘progressive’ licensing scheme for funeral firms…

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The report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors, Scotland, calls for ‘progressive’ licensing scheme

The National Association of Funeral Directors has today (23 August) welcomed publication of the report of the Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, which has been with ministers since the beginning of the year. The NAFD is particularly pleased to see a recommendation for the phased introduction of a ‘progressive’ licensing scheme for funeral firms…

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Scottish Government confirms it is searching for a new Inspector of Funeral Directors

The Scottish Government has confirmed to Funeral Director Monthly that Natalie McKail’s contract as Inspector of Funeral Directors has come to an end. After rumours began circulating about Ms McKail’s future, Funeral Director Monthly contacted the Scottish Government and was told that Ministers were currently searching for a replacement. In a statement, the Government said: “The…

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