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- Funeral exhibition recognised in Best Practice Awards07/07/2010
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is a member and big supporter of the Trade Association Forum – the organisation that promotes the development and sharing of best practice among UK trade associations – so was delighted to be shortlisted for a major honour after entering the Forum’s 2010 Best Practice Awards. more
- NFE is shortlisted for Exhibition of the Year08/06/2010
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is delighted to announce that the National Funeral Exhibition (NFE), the UK’s only national funeral trade show and one of the most important events in the international funeral calendar, is in the running for a prestigious award. more
- 200 funeral directors join NAFD Telecom Alliance02/06/2010
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is delighted to announce that 200 of its members have joined the NAFD Telecom Alliance, the exclusive telecoms package set up in conjunction with 2 Circles Communications. more
- Steven Whitehurst wins Scales Award02/06/2010
Steven Whitehurst from Ryde on the Isle of Wight has won the NAFD’s Scales Award, after gaining the highest marks in the March 2010 Diploma in Funeral Directing examinations. more
- NAFD works with Skillsmart Retail to develop education programme02/06/2010
As it sets about evolving its education support, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is working with Skillsmart Retail, the UK sector skills council most appropriate to the more
- Lowest card rate in the funeral sector02/06/2010
The response to the merchant services affinity deal set up in July 2009 with Elavon Santander has been excellent, with more than 100 NAFD member firms taking advantage of the excellent rates available. more
- NAFD prepares to work with the new Government02/06/2010
Following the May 6 General Election there has been a huge turnover of MPs – over 200 of our newly elected representatives have more
- Social Fund consultation29/04/2010
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) will be making a detailed submission on behalf of the profession in response to the Department for Work & Pensions consultation paper regarding reform of the Social Fund. more
- NAFD Western Counties Area Federation’s Golden Jubilee 29/04/2010
The Western Counties Area Federation of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with Derek Gunningham at the helm once again. more
- Foundation Degree in Funeral Services29/04/2010
In conjunction with the National Association of Funeral Directors, the Centre for Death & Society (CDAS) at the University of Bath has developed the Foundation Degree in Funeral Services – a vocational qualification that enables people to study while still in full time employment. more
