British Institute Of Funeral Directors
Welcome to the British Institute of Funeral Directors. Founded in 1982, we are one of the leading providers of education and Continuing Professional Development within the funeral profession. In addition to our CPD courses which enable practitioners to become eligible for the Licence to Practice offered by the Institute, we also provide two nationally recognised courses, the Certificate in Funeral Service and the Diploma in Funeral Service. Both courses are accredited by the University of Greenwich.
Our mantra is ‘Educating the Profession’. When you become a member of the BIFD, you can give your clients peace of mind about your qualifications and dedication to delivering an exceptional standard of service that is aligned with our Code of Ethics. If you would like to find out more about our training and membership, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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.
With over 300 nationwide members you can be certain that there are other like-minded practitioners nearby.
Gain access to accredited tutors and courses that lead to the highest nationally recognised University Accredited qualifications.
Attain your Licence to Practice which has become the recognised gold standard across the profession.
We hold AGMs, regional quarterly meetings and education sessions across the country, both in-person and virtually.
Our institute is run by professionals for professionals, so members can gain support from industry leaders.
Your membership will give your clients confidence that they are choosing a competent and licensed qualified practitioner.
All members support best practice and adhere to our Code Of Ethics.
Receipt of a regular newsletter as well as our own publication; The Journal - keeps you up to date on related news, events, and all the information you need.
Together, we share a common goal: to empower funeral professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to help families create meaningful, personalised farewells.
For further information about our services and to learn more about the benefits of becoming a BIFD member, please get in touch. In addition to providing industry leading training and education, we offer a supportive environment to nurture our members.