Funeral Profession
Established in 1905, the NAFD represents the interests of the entire spectrum of funeral directing businesses – including independent businesses, the Co-operatives and major funeral groups – who conduct in excess of 80% of UK funerals.
The NAFD provides a wide range of general business as well as industry specific support services to help funeral director members focus on their core objective – meeting the needs of the bereaved.
Latest Headlines
- NAFD gains MEP’s support on repatriation issues24/01/2012
At its latest meetings with MEPs and key advisors in Brussels, the NAFD’s European Liaison Group discussed delays and extra costs associated with EU repatriation with Michael Cashman MEP, who has agreed to try to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.
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- NAFD tackles the issues surrounding release from hospital24/01/2012
Where death occurs in hospital, funeral directors are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain permission for the deceased to be released into their care. The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has been lobbying Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Secretary of State for Health, for a common approach by NHS Trusts that will allow a speedy release of the deceased, and has now joined a government working group set up to address the issues.
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Environmental and Sustainability Advice
The NAFD Environmental Advisory Group will encourage and support members in developing good practice within the funeral industry in matters relating to the environment. The Group gives advice and information to members on environmental and sustainability issues through the publication of articles in the Funeral Director Monthly magazine. Click here to view the Environmental and Sustainability articles .
NAFD's Social Responsibility and Environmental Policy Statements
Click on Social Responsibility and Environmental Policy to view the pdf of the statement
We have a wide range of services for Funeral Directors. You can search for them here.
Funeral directors requiring further information should go to the relevant benefits below or the how to join section and complete the electronic feedback form.