AlisonCrake

Senior Partner Crake & Mallon. NAFD Past President, Honorary Member & Chair of Board of Learning & Development. Chair of FIAT-IFTA Global Education Committee.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Only 24hrs left to book our historic two-day CPD event at Bletchley Park (10–11 Nov 2025). Explore the home of Britain’s codebreakers, gain CPD credits, and learn new skills in AI and cyber security. Student and group discounts still apply.

BOOK: https://t.co/x4YHMkpXKN

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

🌟 Congratulations to everyone who’s received their exam results! Huge well done to those who achieved their Certificate or Diploma; your hard work has paid off!

If things didn’t go as planned, don’t give up. Every step counts. We’re proud of your effort, care, and commitment.

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

You can find out more here https://t.co/zaaLby7E3t

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

Our FIAT-IFTA Global Education Committee has launched a new project, designed to explore the role of women in the Funeral Profession. “A Manifesto of Visibility Voice” will explore the lived experiences of women across the globe through the universal language of art.

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

Our FIAT-IFTA Global Education Committee has launched a new project, designed to explore the role of women in the Funeral Profession. “A Manifesto of Visibility Voice” will explore the lived experiences of women across the globe through the universal language of art.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Step inside history this November as the NAFD hosts a two-day CPD experience at Bletchley Park (10–11 Nov 2025).
Enjoy an immersive tour, world-class speakers, earn CPD credits and learn skills in AI, cyber security and emerging tech.

BOOK HERE: https://t.co/AoMKEPfgnr

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Conference 2025 Agenda

View what's coming up throughout the entire Conference weekend via the link below
https://t.co/SxmEgLXoaw

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

Congratulations to Prof Douglas Davies on this very well deserved award!

[Centre for Death and Life Studies @DurhamCDALS]

Congratulations to our very own Prof Douglas Davies FBA for his Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognises his immense contributions to our field and his deep, thoughtful, and wise leadership over a lifetime of research and teaching. Thank you! @durham_uni

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

🚨 Now available: an Ofqual-regulated mortuary qualification!

The Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support (RSPH) helps funeral directors & operatives build key skills in infection control, H&S, communication & more.

Apply by 29 Sept 👉 https://t.co/sStojnSeLi

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Alison Crake, NAFD Honorary Member, Past President & Chair of our Board of Education, also leads FIAT-IFTA’s Global Education Committee. A passionate advocate for British funeral excellence, she champions our heritage, traditions and high standards worldwide.

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

To be part of a collaborative team of people who are dedicated to their role & the bereaved community they serve is a privilege and a honour. The impact of COVID will be long lasting & far reaching - my heart is with all those who continue to seek answers, truth & justice 🙏🏼

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

2/3 so proud to have been part of such a brilliant team of dedicated NAFD member volunteers, contractors & staff during COVID, operating with such clear purpose & positive, collective spirit, providing focused advocacy & insight to @GOVUK & the media on behalf of FDs everywhere…

[Deborah Smith @DSWordsmith]

1/3 It’s 5 years ago today that @NAFD_UK published its pandemic planning guide, written by @CrakeAlison, providing much-needed early guidance at a time when there was nothing else. More than 40,000 #funeral directors across the world downloaded it in those early weeks.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Join Durham University's 'Closure' Conference 9-10 April 2025

Explore 'closure' in death, grief and more

With expert speakers, the conference covers bereavement, assisted dying, and more

Don’t miss Dr. Kathryn Mannix’s lecture on April 9th

Book now

https://t.co/caR33OFHtE

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

There has been a worrying trend of fraudsters targeting bereaved people in a range of funeral scams. You should never be asked to pay to watch the live streaming of a funeral service. Please always check any links or pages with the family or the funeral director first 🙏🏼

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Today at 12 - 1pm, tune in to BBC Radio 4’s consumer programme, You & Yours. They will be talking about Fake Funeral Live Stream Scams and our very own Nick Britten will be highlighting this issue.

Segment expected to start approx. 12.30pm.

[AlisonCrake @CrakeAlison]

The FIAT-IFTA Funeral Heritage Committee recognises the importance of funeral heritage as part of intangible cultural heritage. You can watch our video here – our Funeral Heritage Report 2024 will be published in English, Spanish and Chinese. Links to follow soon 🙏🏼

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

The NAFD is excited to reveal the location of Conference & AGM 2025! Hosted by @NAFDPresident
Jenny, it's going to be an inspiring, entertaining and thought provoking weekend. Tickets are on sale from 1st November. Drumroll please....

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

The long-awaited @Law_Commission consultation on burial and cremation law opens today. Here’s NAFD Past President @PattendenAbi on BBC Breakfast explaining about the importance to some #bereaved people of being able to visit the grave of a loved one.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

This morning, NAFD Past President @PattendenAbi is appearing on local BBC radio stations explaining the new Medical Examiner system and offering advice to people who have been bereaved. Here she is on BBC Radio Cornwall earlier.

[NAFDCEO @NAFDCEO]

The afternoon session is about to kick off at the 2024 @fiat_ifta_world Convention in Krakow, Poland, following a great global #Education Committee meeting chaired by NAFDPast President @CrakeAlison. The UK and Bolivia have been twinned to kick off new research.

[nafd_education @nafd_education]

Calling all DipFD holders! Being a part of our Alumni group also enables you to access a range of benefits including BHSF.

Smarter spending support, health and fitness discounts, online health and well being checks and so much more!

https://t.co/GBDCbFre4P

[nafd_education @nafd_education]

How important is it to keep your skills and knowledge up to date? Our CEO, Andrew Judd shared his thoughts on why CPD is so important to individuals, businesses and the bereaved. #learningwithoutlimits