- 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 helps trial Scotland’s new death certification laws24/01/2012
Following Royal Assent of the Certification of Death (Scotland) Act 2011, procedures set out in the legislation are scheduled to be assessed during a pilot and the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is to sit on the new National Implementation Group to advise on
funeral 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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- Members out in force at NAFD’s Autumn General Meeting23/11/2011
The NAFD’s Autumn General Meeting (November 3) provided a strong indication of the extent to which members are taking an interest in the Association’s work on their behalf, as more than 100 people, representing funeral directors and supplier members, voted on future plans and approved the 2012 budget.
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- ‘Top 10’ of personalised funeral flowers 23/11/2011
Recent industry research* shows that personalised floral tributes are now seen at around 35% per cent of UK funerals, with one in eight people choosing designs in the style of a social networking website logo or mobile phone.
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- NAFD doubles legal indemnity cover23/11/2011
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has once again used its buying power to enhance the support it offers members, doubling the legal indemnity cover and improving the financial assistance available through its comprehensive Business Support Helpline
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- NAFD disappointed at further delays to 23/11/2011
aving worked closely with parliamentarians of all parties to improve their understanding of
the issues affecting the profession, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is disappointed that the Government’s planned changes to the process of death certification have been delayed once again.
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- NAFD in meeting with shadow ministers18/10/2011
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has taken the opportunity to raise some of the profession’s key concerns with two shadow ministers in the House of Commons.
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