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“We would like people to think very carefully about the #funeral director they choose” - NAFDCEO Andrew Judd on ITV in Yorkshire last night talking about the importance of asking questions - and the need for all funeral firms to be held to the same high standard.

One of several really insightful #education sessions we have lined up to support Conference delegates in the future development of their #funeral businesses.

Find your local NAFD member #funeral home here: funeral-directory.co.uk

Enjoyable evening at the Western Counties Area Federation AGM last night. It was a privilege to install my good friend Julian Hussey as president. Many thanks to Julian, area secretary Adrienne Peers and all of the members for such a warm welcome and a lovely birthday treat!

It’s going to be a fantastic evening, I look forward to welcoming you all to share it with me.

Many congratulations to you all.

One of the many pleasures of this role is spending time with the NAFD UK’s many local & area groups - and catching up with the ‘chain gang’ from the other #funeral sector organisations. Recently, my travels have included an LAFD meeting & the Funeral Suppliers' Association annual dinner.

At the end of a fascinating, thought provoking and highly enjoyable few days at Nat'l Funeral Directors Assoc. convention 2023, it was an honour to install Douglas R. ‘Dutch’ Nie ll as national president of Nat'l Funeral Directors Assoc.. It’s a long-held tradition that NAFD UK is proud & privileged to continue to be a part of.

Great to meet my Australian counterpart, Kelly Scott, National President of the AFDA - the Australian Funeral Directors Association.

Tim Purves, chairman of NAFD UK member William Purves based in Edinburgh, addressing the Nat'l Funeral Directors Assoc. convention on the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Great first day at Nat'l Funeral Directors Assoc. Convention catching up with NAFD colleagues & friends, chatting to US #funeral directors on the stand & inviting them to join us in the UK for NAFD UK Conference 2024 & National Funeral Exhibition 2024. Moving #911Remembrance service for those lost in New York too.

Wishing our colleagues at Nat'l Funeral Directors Assoc. a fantastic convention, it’s a privilege to join you here in #LasVegas to represent NAFD UK and National Funeral Exhibition 2024.

Members, have you registered for the NAFD Autumn General Meeting British Motor Museum on Thursday 19 November? All the details you need are here: nafd.org.uk/autumngm2023/

It was a great pleasure to join friends and colleagues at the NAFD Devon Area Federation meeting last night - thank you all for your warm welcome and hospitality.

'It was a great course, well paced and engaging.” Kyle Daley, of Hillier Funeral Service in Swindon, on our new #MortuaryManagement one-day online workshop: nafdeducation.org.uk/product/nafd-m…

It has been a busy few days. #SummerSchool was an inspiring few days of discussion with colleagues St Chad's College & it was a great pleasure to address the NAFD Western Counties Area Federation meeting on #collaboration in the #funeral sector - thank you for such a warm welcome.

Fantastic feedback on the practical, actionable benefits of attending our new #Mortuary Management workshop from Deighans Funeral Parlour - we look forward to welcoming your colleague to a future workshop, Shirley! #CPD #careofdeceasedpeople

Such a pleasure to see Trevor & Melanie Hunnaball of Hunnaball Family Funeral Group yesterday and to watch Trevor receive his Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognition that is well deserved, not only for his service to bereaved & deceased people but also with ChurchesFunerals for the NAFD.

Attending NAFD Summer School enables participants to earn a valuable 12 CPD points, as well as space to learn, reflect & discuss #funeral sector issues. Make it part of your #professionaldevelopment plan for 2023. Final few places remaining: nafdeducation.org.uk/nafd-qualifica…