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The London Association of Funeral Directors actively supports the education of members’ staff and has an Education Sub-committee responsible for oversight of educational activity. The Association’s Charitable Fund may be used to facilitate a wide range of educational objectives.
- Delivery and assessment of the LAFD Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration (Cert FAA)
- Delivery and assessment of the LAFD Advanced Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration (Adv.Cert FAA)
- Evening seminars periodically on topical funeral service related issues.
- Awarding the Harold Rivett Award to the student, employed within the Association’s region, who attains the highest marks (gaining a distinction) in each exam of the Diploma in Funeral Directing (DipFD).
Please contact the Secretary for information on current and future courses and evening seminars.
Note: As stated above, educational opportunities arranged by the Association are offered as a benefit of membership to member firms only. Registration is available only to sponsored staff of those firms and cannot be accepted from individual applicants.
Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration
The course is overseen by David Hall DipFD, an NAFD Approved Tutor with many years of funeral service experience, and Dr Brian Parsons, training consultant, researcher and acclaimed author of several books on the funeral industry and funeral practices, including The London Way of Death and The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry (www.brianparsons.org.uk)
Registration and application for Course 34 commencing 5th September 2024 is now open
Download the Cert FAA Syllabus here
Download an Application Form here – applications will only be accepted from individuals currently employed in the funeral service.
Registration closes 31 August 2024.
Completed applications for the Cert FAA should be sent to the following email address: secretary@lafd.org.uk
Advanced Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration
The course is overseen by David Hall DipFD, an NAFD Approved Tutor with many years of funeral service experience, and Dr Brian Parsons, training consultant, researcher and acclaimed author of several books on the funeral industry and funeral practices, including The London Way of Death and The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry (www.brianparsons.org.uk)
COURSE 1: Registration and application for Course 1 commencing 10th September 2024
Download the Adv.Cert FAA Syllabus here
Download an Application Form here – applications will only be accepted from individuals currently employed in the funeral service
Registration closes 31st August 2024.
Completed applications for the Adv.Cert FAA should be sent via email to the following email address: secretary@lafd.org.uk