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

Stockton on Tees
Joined May 2018
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Which NAFD Learning pathway is right for you or your team? Choose Foundation (Clusters 1-2), stand alone Care of the Deceased*, combined Clusters 1-3 or the complete route to CertFAA. Starts 14th Sept. Register at [email protected] *Clusters 1-2 first #NAFDLearning
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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: tinyurl.com/final-bookings
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🌟 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.
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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: tinyurl.com/bletchley-event
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Conference 2025 Agenda View what's coming up throughout the entire Conference weekend via the link below tinyurl.com/conf-agenda-25
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🚨 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 👉 lnkd.in/eU8AS_xy
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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.
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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.
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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 tinyurl.com/book-now-link
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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....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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! nafdeducation.org.uk/cpd/naf…
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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
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While graduating your DipFD may seem like the end, it's only the beginning! Check out our NAFD Alumni group to stay connected and have access to a range of benefits! #learningwithoutlimits nafdeducation.org.uk/cpd/naf…
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Welcome to NAFD Education! Our social media channels are here to directly support your professional development within the funeral sector. Expect to see the latest @NAFD_UK courses, CPD opportunities and much more! Use the hashtag #learningwithoutlimits to stay in touch with us
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Seen a social media link to a #funeral service livestream? As seen on @BBCBreakfast please check first before clicking. You shouldn't have to pay to view a funeral live stream & official links will be provided via the funeral director to the #bereaved family.
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Listen now to @CrakeAlison, Gill Stewart @CoopFuneralcare & Greg Cranfield @jcatkinson with @EvanHD on @BBCRadio4 talking about being part of the #funeral sector, caring for bereaved people & the importance of talking about your funeral wishes. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:b…
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Highly organised, self-motivated and solutions-focused? We are looking for an NAFD Ventures Support Manager to support our education, quality, risk & compliance, client redress and event management projects. Find out more and apply here: nafd.org.uk/recruitment-and-… #careers #funerals
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