Institute of Civil Funerals

'what causes statutory bereavement leave to remain a taboo within UK business' again for 15/20 minutes followed by questions - so an interesting hour or so. Please put the date and time in your diary as it would be lovely to 'see' as many of our members as possible.

Again this year we are holding it via Zoom: starting at 9.30am we have Susan Flipping doing a 15/20 minute talk with questions to follow; the official AGM bit will be next and then we have another guest speaker, Matthew Crawley, who will be talking on ...

Although it was lovely to have the opportunity of a peaceful walk in an autumnal wood this week, back in the office there is lots of preparation being done to prepare for the IoCF annual AGM on 15 October.

The only way through grief is to go through grief. 🧡 We have to face it and feel it, one wave at a time. Liz Newman.

Two separate stories this week of #Funeral directors being approached by unqualified & untrained 'celebrants'. Both were gently rejected. But how do we ensure that families are only supported by trained, professional #celebrants? @NAFD_UK @NAFDPresident @NationalSAIF

Exciting news! Our lovely orange glass tea light holders have arrived!! These will be available to purchase on Monday. We would love you all to light a candle in your home at 6pm on 8th December & help us #SpreadSomeWarmth on the final day of #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2021 🧡🕯

Thanks also to @ConferenceAston for your fab hospitality. Every one of the team gave us a huge welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

And…….conference has closed! An inspiring weekend with particular thanks to @rituals_today @nafdvp @jenniferccoach @OTB_Liz @SJMcDonn and Kate Reneerkens. Pics & more info to follow. iocf.org.uk #celebrant #funeral

@WildMagpie @rituals_today Rosalie was kind enough to be opening speaker at the IoCF conference for its members. If you are a celebrant and would like more info, do get in touch.

@rituals_today @OfFunerals Oh, I knew nothing about this! What a shame. Have a great day

@rituals_today We so appreciate you joining us Rosalie and sharing your inspiring thoughts. Delegates are still discussing how they want to introduce new ritual to support families. Thank you.

Who’s coming to conference? We’ll be @ConferenceAston October 15-17 for an inspirational weekend of talks and workshops on celebrancy. Plenty of time to chat as well! Book by July 31 for easy instalment payments. Open to all members IoCF.org.uk #celebrant #funeral

On #ThankYouDay we recognise our members and our colleagues in the funeral sector for the care they've given bereaved families, particularly over the last 18 months. #together you've helped ease the pain. @NAFD_UK @NationalSAIF

Spaces are already filling up for our 2021 conference - October 15-17 @ConferenceAston. Don't forget you can pay in easy instalments if you book before the end of the month. The conference is open to new members too! #feelgoodfriday #celebrant iocf.org.uk

Feedback such as this shows how IoCF celebrants always go the extra mile. Find Paul Rees and other amazing independent #funeral #celebrants in Wales on our website. iocf.org.uk

@MuchLoved It's good to talk 🙂So glad that we've connected. Have a lovely day.

@print_memorial @celebrantdirect Right back at you. Good to be sharing this space with you.

Wishing all our #Funeral professionals a great #SocialMediaDay @celebrantdirect

More excellent feedback for one of our members. To find out more about Susan Flipping and other celebrants like her, use Find A Celebrant on our website iocf.org.uk/find-iocf-cele…

An email is on its way to all IoCF #celebrants about a great new #member benefit. If it's not in your Inbox in the next 24 hours, call our admin team on 01480 861411 iocf.org.uk