British Institute of Funeral Directors

British Institute of Funeral Directors 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 British Institute of Funeral Directors, founded on 6th February 1982 by experienced funeral directors, is dedicated to promoting high standards, professionalism, and university accredited qualifications within the funeral profession. The BIFD 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 places the educational and professional development needs of Funeral Directors at the heart of its work and promotes best practice through continual professional development. The BIFD is run by professionals for professionals; the BIFD prides itself on responding to what individuals, companies and the funeral profession needs to best serve the bereaved, now and in the future.

Have you read Issue 9 of The Journal?Now available online.If you have anything that you wish to contribute to The Journa...
30/09/2026

Have you read Issue 9 of The Journal?

Now available online.

If you have anything that you wish to contribute to The Journal in future editions, please contact [email protected]

Today is World Heart Day and this year's theme is "Use Heart for Action" to encourage people to take action to look afte...
29/09/2026

Today is World Heart Day and this year's theme is "Use Heart for Action" to encourage people to take action to look after their hearts and to urge governments and healthcare systems to prioritize Heart Health and prevent premature deaths.

Today is the LAST Day to be booked onto our Conference weekend if you would like a room including. After today, you will...
28/09/2026

Today is the LAST Day to be booked onto our Conference weekend if you would like a room including. After today, you will be able to book the events but no rooms.

Forms are in The Journal and must be sent to [email protected] before close of play today.

Join us for a CPD session at Halliday Funeral Supplies for a look around their factory on Thursday 1st October starting ...
26/09/2026

Join us for a CPD session at Halliday Funeral Supplies for a look around their factory on Thursday 1st October starting at 6.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

What do you want to see from your membership?Have you any ideas for CPD meetings, either online or in person in your are...
24/09/2026

What do you want to see from your membership?

Have you any ideas for CPD meetings, either online or in person in your area?

Do you want to become more involved with the institute?

Please email your ideas to [email protected]

On Saturday 19th September, Judith Dandy (2nd Vice President) hosted a meeting for the British Institute of Funeral Di...
22/09/2026

On Saturday 19th September, Judith Dandy (2nd Vice President) hosted a meeting for the British Institute of Funeral Directors ~ a visit to Heart in their Hand Project (Swindon) to meet the team, see the range of keepsakes available, appreciate the manufacturing resources which can create many bespoke options and have an excellent professional discussion about the significance of ‘continuing bonds’ following a bereavement.
‘Continuing bonds’ ~ when a loved one dies, we don’t lose them completely, they stay with us in our memories, photos and objects. We may keep them in our daily lives by personal meaningful rituals and continuing traditions we shared with them ~ the relationship adapts to create a new connection.
For a helpful overview follow this link: https://hospiscare.co.uk/.../understanding-grief.../

Join Region C for a Ghost Walk in the haunted city of York, on Wednesday 25th November.Please email hayleyowenfd@gmail.c...
22/09/2026

Join Region C for a Ghost Walk in the haunted city of York, on Wednesday 25th November.

Please email [email protected] to confirm your attendence

Membership forms are still coming in. The forms will be taken out of The Journal this month, so if you haven't already r...
20/09/2026

Membership forms are still coming in. The forms will be taken out of The Journal this month, so if you haven't already renewed and need the forms, please email [email protected],.uk.

Join us for a CPD session at Heart in Their Hand tomorrow from 10am -1pm. Please confirm your attendance to admin@bifd.o...
18/09/2026

Join us for a CPD session at Heart in Their Hand tomorrow from 10am -1pm.

Please confirm your attendance to [email protected] or for any enquiries.

Our conference is coming up. For those who cannot attend, all forms will be in this month's edition of The Journal for y...
16/09/2026

Our conference is coming up. For those who cannot attend, all forms will be in this month's edition of The Journal for you to use your votes.

Please have all postal votes in to Head Office before the 12th October. If you have any nominations to make for Regional Representatives or roles, please also make sure these are sent before the deadline

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