FUNERAL DIRECTOR
About funeral directors
Funeral directors like pre-paid funeral plans so they know what their future business will be.
Most people choose to entrust the organisation of a funeral to a professional funeral director. They do so partly for reasons of convenience at what is generally a stressful time, but also to ensure that the remains of the deceased are disposed of with dignity and propriety. Friends, family, clergy or your doctor may be able to suggest reputable organisations, but the trade associations might also be helpful.
There are trade associations which operate within the funeral business. Each operates its own code of practice. Each code of practice requires its members to:
- Provide information on charging, including displaying a price list on the premises and providing an individual copy on request.
- Provide a written estimate of the cost of the funeral.
- Offer a basic or simple funeral.
Further information on each code of practice can be obtained from:
- National Association of Funeral Directors
Website: www.nafd.org.uk - The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD)
Website: www.bifd.org.uk - The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors
(SAIF)
Website: www.saif.org.uk