The BIFD, British Institute Of Funeral Directors, was established in 1982 by members of the NAFD, to be the pre-eminent provider of education for the UK funeral profession while enabling members of the public the opportunity to identify Funeral Directors that offer the best possible professional services. The institute places the professional and educational needs of Funeral Directors firmly at the centre of its work. Through its Continual Professional Development, accredited courses and best practices, the BIFD is committed to helping practitioners best serve the bereaved.