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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.

29/01/2026

Join Region C on a visit to Bradford Public Mortuary on Thursday 26th February.

This visit will count towards your CPD hours.

Please email shaun@meliafunerals.com to confirm your attendance

27/01/2026

Have you read Issue 1 of The Journal yet?

Now available online at https://www.bifd.org.uk/the-journal/

If you have anything that you would like to be included in the next edition, please email it to journal@bifd.org.uk

25/01/2026

Celebrating the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, today is Burns Night in Scotland. Born on this day in 1759, Robert Burns contributed a lot to the Scottish Culture and today is to celebrate this. His best known work is Auld Lang Syne, now sung as we bring in the new year.

Happy Burns Night to our Scottish friends

23/01/2026

Did you know?

On this date in 1552, the second version of the Book of Common Prayer was published, with the first having been in 1549. This was designed to replace the Latin rites, in line with the English Reformation, started by Henry VIII, in order to make services more accessible to the general population.

Further adaptations were made in 1559 and 1662 to reflect on theological and liturgical developments within the church.

21/01/2026

Bookings for our 44th Annual Conference are now open.

Taking place at the Tankersley Manor Hotel from Friday 23rd October, with the AGM being held on Saturday 24th October.

Booking forms and details can be found in The Journal.

We hope to see many of you there.

19/01/2026

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www.BIFD.org.uk
At the British Institute of Funeral Directors, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and expertise in the funeral industry. That's why we offer three distinct levels of membership, each reflecting different levels of qualification and commitment. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's a membership option for you!
🔹 Full Member (MBIFD) 🔹
Full membership of the BIFD is awarded to individuals who have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- The BIFD Diploma in Funeral Service (Dip. FS)
- The NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip. FD)
- The IFD Certificate in Funeral Practice (Cert. FP)
- An equivalent qualification subject to BIFD Board of Education approval
🔹 Full Licensed to Practice Member (LMBIFD) 🔹
Our Licensed to Practice membership is granted annually to BIFD Full Members who demonstrate their dedication to excellence through 12 hours of approved Continuous Professional Development each year. This scheme is designed to promote and maintain best practices within the funeral profession, ensuring our members are always at the forefront of industry standards.
🔹 Associate Member (AMBIFD) 🔹
Associate Membership is open to individuals involved in occupations related to or supporting funeral directing. This includes those without formal funeral directing qualifications who still contribute to the profession. Whether you're a supplier, administrator, or otherwise involved in the industry, we welcome you to join our community of dedicated professionals.
When you see the BIFD logo, you can trust that you are working with funeral directors who are committed to excellence, professionalism, and ongoing development. Join us today and be part of a network that values integrity and dedication above all else.

17/01/2026

We want to hear from you!

If any of our members have any ideas of things they would like to see in CPD sessions, whether online or in person, please contact either your Regional Director or admin@bifd.org.uk and send your suggestions to them.

15/01/2026

In light of recent press coverage surrounding the funeral profession, the BIFD wishes to clarify our specific role within the industry.

Our Purpose: The BIFD is a membership association dedicated to the education and professional development of individuals within the funeral career path.

No Regulatory Authority: We are not a trade association. As such, the BIFD does not have the authority to oversee, regulate, or inspect funeral directors' business premises or operational conduct.

Inspections: Responsibility for the inspection of business premises lies solely with trade organisations (for their respective members) or Environmental health .

Code of Ethics: While there is currently no mandatory statutory regulation for the profession, all BIFD members are asked to voluntarily commit to our Code of Ethics.

15/01/2026

Did you know?

January funerals traditionally focus on winter flowering shrubs as these are the mainstays of winter funerals. Greenhouse grown flowers were imported to provide interest in the winter months were flowers were sparse.

13/01/2026

No, we haven't stepped back in time! Today marks the day that the old New Years Eve was celebrated in the Julian calendar. The day involved various local customs which included twirling of burning ropes by young men to symbolize the transition of the old year to the new

11/01/2026

We will shortly be bringing in a new type of membership for Certificate Holders.
This is open to those who have completed their Level 3 Certificate Course, but do not wish to go onto the Level 4 Diploma, or want to take a break between.
This membership will also be open to people who have studied with the IFDC (Operative Skills, Funeral Arranging and Administration as well as Foundation Health and Safety) or the NAFD (Foundation, Funeral Operations as well as Funeral Arranging and Administration).
For more information, please email admin@bifd.org.uk

09/01/2026

Do you have any employment opportunities coming up that you want to fill?

Why not advertise them in the Journal free of charge?

Please send through the details to Journal@bifd.org.uk and they will be in the next issue

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