Trade Organisations

FFMA announces new chief executive

Alun Tucker has been appointed chief executive of the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA) and takes up post on Monday,…

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SAIF calls for regulation of profession

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has said England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s…

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Petition calling for statutory regulation of funeral directors launched

A petition calling for funeral directors to be regulated has been launched following a recent issue of a man who…

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New partnership creates ‘education pathway for the funeral profession’

A new partnership between the Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) college and the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has been…

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SAIF Care exceeds 300 members

SAIF Care, the new bereavement counselling service, offered by the National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has surpassed 300 members…

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Statutory regulation with FPA best way to protect consumers, says CEO

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), regulator for the pre-paid funeral plan industry has launched its latest annual report (for 2017/18),…

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AOIC raises need to ‘clamp down’ on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants

The need to clamp down on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants who do not attach themselves to a professional organisation, was highlighted…

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Co-op launches nation’s biggest ever survey into views on death

Co-op has launched a survey into death, dying and bereavement as it seeks to lead the way in tackling the…

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Humanists UK launches first ever funeral tribute archive

Humanists UK has launched a new initiative with the Bishopsgate Institute, to create the first national online archive of funeral…

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New regulations introduced for babies ashes

Changes have been made to the treatment of babies ashes following a BBC investigation which found that 60 families did…

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