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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.

09/12/2025

There is still time to join National President Clive Pearson and Region C for a festive meal at The Stansfield Arms on Thursday 11th December.

Please email hayleyowenfd@gmail.com with your menu choice and make payment to the details provided, if you would like to attend

07/12/2025

This week has been National Grief Awareness week and this years theme has been Growing with Grief.

This week in an annual event and aims to create a safe space for people to be able to talk about their grief. It encourages sympathy and compassion and provides support, while showing that grief is a challenging part of the human experience and a natural response to loss.

05/12/2025

A big thank you to Anne, Emily and Lucy at Rosedale Training for their CPD Sessions over the last few months. The last session took place on Wednesday night.

They have been very informative and hopefully everyone has learnt something from them. We look forward to working with you again.

In the meantime, if anyone who has attended any of the sessions could please leave them a review on https://www.facebook.com/rosedaletraining/reviews it would be very helpful to them.

03/12/2025

Don't forget to join us tonight for a CPD session. 7pm on Zoom.

Please email admin@bifd.org.uk for log in details if you don't already have them

01/12/2025

Happy 1st December everyone. The countdown to Christmas is on!

29/11/2025

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

27/11/2025

Have you read issue 11 of the Journal?

It's now online at https://www.bifd.org.uk/the-journal/

If you have anything that you would like to contribute to The Journal, please email it through to journal@bifd.org.uk

25/11/2025

Join us on zoom on Wednesday 3rd December at 7pm for a CPD session.

This month's topic is presented by Anne and Lucy and looks at how we can support a family who have been bereaved by Su***de.

Please email admin@bifd.org.uk for log in details

23/11/2025

Have you any vacancies that you need to fill?

Did you know you can advertise them in our monthly Journal?

Please email journal@bifd.org.uk with the details.

21/11/2025

Road Safety Week is 16th - 22nd November. Brought to us by Road Safety Charity Brake. Aiming to inspire action on Road Safety and promote life saving messages. The theme for this year is safe vehicles, and what they can do to prevent serious injury or death from accidents on the road.

19/11/2025

Today is International Men's Day. Aimed at highlighting issues faced by men and boys. It also celebrates positive male role models and appreciating the contributions of men to families, communities and society.

17/11/2025

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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.

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