Excellent comment piece today by @JeremyRBalfour in @timesscotland about the damaging effect #localgov #burial and #cremation price rises are having on #bereaved people
Due to the red weather warnings in parts of the UK, we have become aware that some local authorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland have postponed funerals tomorrow, Friday January 24th and Saturday January 25th.
NAFD members in affected areas will notify you as soon as they become aware, but if you are planning to attend a funeral, please check with your funeral director as to whether or not it is going ahead.
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Landing on desks, doormats & inboxes this week, November's FDM includes a special feature on #regulation in #Scotland, looking at practical application of the Code, resources in place from the NAFD, free access to #CPD & all the contacts members might need from @NAFD_SCOTLAND.
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Have you checked out NAFD Inspire yet? It's our online learning hub designed to support your learning and development.
#learningwithoutlimits
Go to nafdinspire.co.uk today to learn more!
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How important is it to keep your skills and knowledge up to date? Our CEO, Andrew Judd shared his thoughts on why CPD is so important to individuals, businesses and the bereaved. #learningwithoutlimits
We are seeing an increasing number of scams on Facebook asking for credit card details to view a supposed live stream of a funeral, or to make donations. These may be a scam. ALWAYS check with your funeral director for the correct information
Livestream scammers are targeting #funerals. Listen to @NAFD_SCOTLAND's Nick Britten on @BBCRadioScot on what to look for. "It can be difficult to distinguish them from genuine services. Get any livestream link from your funeral director." From 1hr 23mins bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xtv…
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A new Funeral Director Code of Practice will come into force in Scotland in March 2025, aimed at ensuring minimum standards of care of the deceased.
Read more: ow.ly/1Uu350R4gre
ALT Photo of Jenni Minto with a quote that says: "Scotland is leading the way in the regulation of the funeral sector in the UK. The new Funeral Director Code will give confidence and reassurance to people that their loved ones are being cared for safely and with dignity."
As of March next year, funeral directors in Scotland will be subject to the @scotgov Code of Practice and inspections regime, a statutory Code designed to safeguard the care and dignity of deceased, & ensure transparency for bereaved families.
The public should feel assured that #deceased loved ones are safe & secure. All #funeral homes must be held to the same high standard & the responsibility should not be borne alone by trade associations but underpinned by @GOVUK. nafd.org.uk/2024/03/12/nafd-…
The Scottish Government has confirmed today that the Funeral Director Code of Practice will come into force on March 1st 2025, by which time all Funeral Director firms must, said Public Health Minister Jenni Minto, be “fully compliant”.
The @scotgov Funeral Director Code of Practice has been approved by committee and will now go before MSPs for final approval, no set time but expected to be in the next few weeks #funeral #standards
The Scottish Government consultations on key aspects of regulation in the #funeral sector close tomorrow - don’t miss the opportunity to have your say!
consult.gov.scot/burial-crem…
The Scottish Government has today released 4 important public consultations into the future of the #funeral sector and to support #bereaved people: water cremation, burial, licensing and inspections. Have your say! consult.gov.scot/burial-crem…
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“The system is letting families down. We would like to see a proactive and joined-up approach from across government to tackling these problems and prevent more families from having to wait weeks to lay a loved one to rest.” - @NAFDCEO
express.co.uk/news/uk/177498…
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Looking forward to seeing colleagues and friends from across the profession. Not long to go now!
Two weeks today, #NAFD2023 Conference will be well underway in Stratford-upon-Avon. A huge thank you to principal sponsor @Ecclesiastical for their long term sponsorship of NAFD events, we really value your support. Find out more about them here: funeralplans.co.uk/
It was great to see so many members at the meeting, including lots of new faces. Thank you to @NAFDPresident and @NAFDCEO for joining us for the evening to discuss future plans.
A fantastic turnout in the room & online for the @NAFD_SCOTLAND AGM last night. Congratulations to new President @markbshaw & thank you to outgoing President Andrew Brown & Fiona Kenny, who hands over as Secretary after 35 years to Michelle Cuthell, of @TCS1905.
