NAFD meets with Law Commission and HTA ahead of review of burial and cremation law The NAFD has met with the Law Commission ahead of the commencement of its review into the legal framework surrounding death and funerals and has recently submitted a response to the Human Tissue Authority’s consultation on revised Guidance to Post-Mortem…
The choice to register deaths remotely in England and Wales was universally agreed to have been one of the positive outcomes of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and were something that the funeral profession, Government and consumers all expressed a desire to protect. However, despite an attempt by Government to secure their long-term retention, through a…
The NAFD’s campaign to add proactive teaching about loss and bereavement in schools, led by NAFD President John Adams, took another huge step forward in March when the Government responded to the now 11,000-signature strong petition confirming that the Department for Education will “will assess whether content on bereavement is needed” when it reviews statutory…
About our principal Conference sponsor Our principal sponsor is Ecclesiastical Planning Services A funeral plan from Ecclesiastical Planning Services is an ideal way to make financial provision for your funeral. It can also help to reduce the worry for loved ones and ensure they have access to expert help and advice from their local funeral…
The latest edition of FDM has just been published. Members and subscribers will be receiving FDM March 2023 which is packed full of great content, features and stories from the funeral profession. In this issue, we explore the concept of a living funeral, hear how online tributes and donations continue to grow in strength, highlight…
The election of Officers and Executive and committee members will take place during the NAFD AGM at Conference on Friday 19 May 2023. Nominations from enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed funeral professionals are warmly invited for election to the following positions/committees:- President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Executive Committee Committee for Professional Standards Membership Committee All nominated…
