Proud Funeral Director Associations

Established in 1905, the National Association of Funeral Directors represents the interests of the entire spectrum of funeral directing businesses, including independent businesses and major funeral groups, who conduct in excess of 80% of UK funerals every year. The voice of the profession, you can be assured of high standards of support and service from an NAFD member funeral firm. Their stict code of practice ensures that bereaved families can look for the NAFD logo as a symbol of quality and standards when choosing a funeral director.

The British Institute of Funeral Directors was established in 1982 by a group of funeral directors who believed in education and training for their profession, so that members of the public seeking to use the services of a funeral director should be able to choose wisely and get the best possible professional services on offer. The BIFD ensures best practice through continual professional development. By employing the services of a BIFD member, you can be sure they will be following our Code of Ethics, which all members have agreed to be bound by.

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is a trade association whose members are all independent funeral directors. The funeral service they offer is not part of a national or international conglomerate or chain, but is privately owned and managed. In fact, a large proportion of our members’ funeral homes have been run by the same family for generations. By choosing a SAIF member when the need arises, you are assured of a trusted and caring professional who is dedicated to serving the needs of the community.