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.

Tomorrow marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week. This year's theme is Power for Good.The idea of this week is to raise aw...
09/11/2025

Tomorrow marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week. This year's theme is Power for Good.

The idea of this week is to raise awareness of bullying to try and stamp it out of schools, workplaces and communities by promoting kindness and empowerment

Join us online on Wednesday 12th November at 7pm for our next CPD session.This sessions topic is "What can we do to supp...
06/11/2025

Join us online on Wednesday 12th November at 7pm for our next CPD session.

This sessions topic is "What can we do to support vulnerable clients"

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

Remember, remember the 5th November. Gunpowder, treason and plot.Today, we celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot o...
05/11/2025

Remember, remember the 5th November. Gunpowder, treason and plot.

Today, we celebrate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot on 5th November 1605, with a bonfire, fireworks and possibly burning an effigy of Guy Fawkes, while enjoying some delicious food.

Wherever you are tonight, remember to stay safe and enjoy yourselves!

Did you know?In the Catholic tradition, November is known as the Month of Remembrance for the dead.
03/11/2025

Did you know?

In the Catholic tradition, November is known as the Month of Remembrance for the dead.

Happy Halloween to all our members. Does anyone else feel like a cliche around Halloween, especially in uniform?Also kno...
31/10/2025

Happy Halloween to all our members. Does anyone else feel like a cliche around Halloween, especially in uniform?

Also known as All Hallows Eve, it is not exactly known how it started. Some say that it was influenced by Celtic Harvest Festivals such as the Gaelic festival Samhaim, which has Pagan roots. While others believed it started as a Christian Holiday, particularly celebrated by the Irish and Scottish, by the early church.

However it started, it has eventually become associated with the macabre, supernatural and the celebration of horror, that we know today.

Whatever you are doing tonight, stay safe and watch out for the dead, who are said to be able to walk among us tonight!

Have you any employment opportunities coming up? Why not advertise them in The Journal? Please send the details to journ...
28/10/2025

Have you any employment opportunities coming up? Why not advertise them in The Journal?

Please send the details to journal@bifd.org.uk and they will be placed in the next edition for you

And just like that, the 2025 conference is over. We have had a great weekend, and packed as much in as we can.Thank you ...
26/10/2025

And just like that, the 2025 conference is over.

We have had a great weekend, and packed as much in as we can.

Thank you to all our members and guests who attended and made it so great. We hope to see you at the next one!

A special edition of The Journal will be out shortly, dedicated to the weekend. If anyone has anything they would like to contribute to this edition, please email it through to journal@bifd.org.uk

After a great night to kick start the conference weekend, our AGM will begin at 10am this morning, with registration tak...
25/10/2025

After a great night to kick start the conference weekend, our AGM will begin at 10am this morning, with registration taking place from 9.30am.

Lunch, for those that have booked, will follow, before the Educational Afternoon starts at 2pm with CPD sessions from MuchLoved and Obitus.

This evening will start with a drinks reception at 6.15pm followed by dinner, awards and handover of the offices, before we can finish off by enjoying the rest of the night.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. First observed in 1985 with the pink ribbon becoming it's symbol in 1992, the...
24/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. First observed in 1985 with the pink ribbon becoming it's symbol in 1992, the month is to raise awareness of early signs of breast cancer in both women and men. It is also to honour those who have been affected by breast cancer, including survivors and people who are undergoing treatment.

October 24th is Wear it Pink Day, so show your support and wear something pink!

Only 2 days to go until our 2025 conference starts. Bookings are closed. Proxy votes should have been sent in.We can't w...
22/10/2025

Only 2 days to go until our 2025 conference starts.

Bookings are closed. Proxy votes should have been sent in.

We can't wait to welcome all old and new faces to this years conference and look forward to a weekend of celebration.

Have you read issue 10 of The Journal?Packed full of insights of what's been going on as well as the run up to our confe...
20/10/2025

Have you read issue 10 of The Journal?

Packed full of insights of what's been going on as well as the run up to our conference at the end of this week, it is worth a read.

If you have anything to add to TheJournal at any point, please email journal@bifd.org.uk

https://www.bifd.org.uk/the-journal/

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British Institute of Funeral Directors

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.

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.