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The NAFDs one-day training workshops to support funeral professionals in achieving excellence in mortuary management and the care of deceased people offers targeted programmes for both FSOs, drivers and bearers and for funeral directors, mortuary managers and supervisors. Delivered online over six hours, by an experienced NHS pathologist trainer and an experienced NAFD funeral training…

NAFD Past President John Adams has achieved a significant breakthrough in his campaign to include bereavement education in the National Curriculum. The UK Parliaments Petitions Committee re-selected his petition for a future debate on Monday 2 December at 4.30pm after it was initially postponed due to the general election. Thepetition, which secured more than 11,000…

Out this week, FDM’s cover story is all about the statutory implementation of the Medical Examiner system in England and Wales from a minute past midnight on Monday 9 September. Members have been sent a number of briefing emails as details have emerged from Government and there is a webinar tomorrow (3 September) for all…

In early September, the NAFD is hosting a final preparation webinar for members, ahead of statutory implementation of the Medical Examiner service in England and Wales on 9 September. The webinar, which is designed to try and address of the remaining questions about the changes, follows on from one held earlier in the year with…

The Ministry of Justice has todayconfirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner Systemwill not come into force in the first half of April, as previously announced. Rachel Bradburne, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, said: Following months (years) of discussions with Government about the introduction of a statutory Medical Examiner scheme, it is incredibly frustrating to…

NAFD launches new Gold Partner programme offering exclusive support and benefits from a range of partners. As part of a wide ranging review of member benefits, the NAFD is delighted to launch its new Gold Partner programme – a fantastic range of high quality tailored solutions and services, negotiated specifically for NAFD members, including, in…