- New era in funeral industry training16/05/2012
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has concluded a major review of education and training within the funeral industry.
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- Stormont reception recognises Northern Ireland’s funeral directors30/04/2012
The Northern Ireland All Party Assembly Group on Funerals and Bereavement at Stormont in conjunction with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is to hold a reception for funeral directors in Northern Ireland.
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- Parliamentarians discuss key funeral issues30/04/2012
key topics under discussion included the Welfare Reform Bill and Social Fund budgeting loans, problems funeral directors are experiencing in connection with the release of the deceased from hospital and changes to death certification.
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- NAFD launches exclusive interest free finance initiative13/03/2012
In another first for the profession, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has launched an exclusive new interest free finance initiative which will enable its members to offer families the facility to spread the cost of paying for funeral over 12 months.
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- Further delay to Social Fund Budgeting Loans13/03/2012
Following discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has learned that the introduction of Social Fund Budgeting Loans, which are being extended to include funeral expenses, will be delayed once again.
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- NAFD appoints new Honorary Treasurer13/03/2012
The Executive of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Petersen as Honorary Treasurer with immediate effect.
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- 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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- NAFD maintains lowest card rates in the sector11/01/2012
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has negotiated a new and exclusive arrangement on merchant services which means its members will continue to enjoy the lowest card rates in the sector.
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- NAFD achieves a breakthrough on retained ashes15/12/2011
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has achieved a major breakthrough on the issue of unclaimed cremated remains, publishing a set of industry guidelines designed to help clarify the legal position for funeral directors.
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