United Alliance of Funeral Professionals

23/02/2022

At the age of 64, he could be forgiven for taking a well-earned retirement

11/01/2022

Booking is now open for the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference 2022.

From Thursday 5 May to Sunday 8 May 2022, the annual event, supported by principal sponsor Ecclesiastical, will head to Celtic Manor, in the beautiful Usk Valley, in Wales.

Get ahead of the game and visit the Conference website, where you can explore the programme and book your accommodation, conference and social event tickets.

www.nafdconference.co.uk

30/11/2021

Brightwater Memorial Park Brightwater Memorial Park consists of two mausoleum buildings containing a total of 690 chambers. The first phase of 220 chambers has now been released for sale, with the first 50 being launched at a discounted price. For a viewing appointment call 01689 850880 or see www.brightwater.group.

08/06/2021

We are here to help you in every aspect of your funeral arranging, whether your requirements are modern, traditional or even something more alternative.

We work with some amazing florists, but if you would like to provide your own flowers - it’s totally ok.

The flowers pictured here were provided by the family, and they were just gorgeous. 🌸🌷🌼



https://greenscarriages.com/

08/06/2021

26/05/2021

Former Government Minister the Rt. Hon. David Heath CBE appointed to chair new funeral standards organisation May 26, 2021 The Right Honourable David Heath CBE, former Deputy Leader of the House of Commons and Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has been appo...

11/05/2021

We are recruiting! Since we started seven years ago we’ve built a business that truly embraces change- that supports families to do whatever they need to do when someone dies.
We are now looking to grow our team again, and would like to recruit someone to take on the role of Undertaker.
We are looking for a self motivated and flexible individual who shares our passion for choice, excellent service and the changing nature of funerals in the 21st Century.
We don’t need you to have had experience in the funeral business. We do need you to feel confident about supporting people through one of the most difficult and emotional times of their lives.
The environment can be pressured, with lots of responsibility- and often as part of a small team it can be quite intense. But for the right person this job is an opportunity to work in a creative, supportive environment at a time of immense and exciting change.
If you are interested in applying, visit our website and find out how.
https://www.anaturalundertaking.co.uk/we-are-recruiting/

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd June 2021

03/05/2021

The government is preparing to remove the 30-person legal limit a month earlier than planned.

28/04/2021

Alongside the opening of our new Stapleford office, there’s lots of exciting things in the pipeline at Lymns this month as the interviews are underway for our Trainee Programme, ready for September.

The four-year residential course offers the chance to work in each department of the business ranging from fleet maintenance to the mortuary and is open to those with at least two A Level passes or equivalent and a true interest in the funeral sector.

Visit our website for more information on the programme and what it takes kick-start a career in the funeral industry.

https://www.lymn.co.uk/careers

14/04/2021

Prince Philip's funeral will take place next Saturday and will be televised to mark the duke's "vast contribution and lasting legacy".

Members of the public will not be allowed to attend as the proceedings have been scaled down due to the pandemic, but a national minute's silence will be held at 3pm before the funeral begins at St George's Chapel.

Prince Harry will be travelling from the US to attend, but it is not yet clear who else will be on the 30-person guest list.

11/04/2021

Transportation to one’s own funeral is becoming more personalised, as more seek ‘something different’

09/04/2021

A crisis within a crisis: PTSD fears for frontline workers post-pandemic