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Tom Lawless, IAFD President attends frontline works event hosted by Kildare Bereavement Network

The event aimed to raise awareness of the impact of bereavement and also shared information about sign posting people to bereavement supports available in Kildare. There was a talk about the process of grief and why some people may need additional support after a loss. Many of the support services available in Kildare hosted stands and there was an opportunity to meet with service providers. A wide range of bereavement services were in attendance,

IAFD President, Tom Lawless attends Financial Impact of Bereavement Dáil Briefing

Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) kindly invited Tom to join them in attending a presentation about the findings from the real financial impact of bereavement report to TDs and Senators in Leinster House on Wednesday 10th May 2023.

IHF were invited by Deputy Sean Sherlock’s office (Labour, Cork East) and it was a great opportunity to raise awareness among the members of the Oireachtas about the impact of bereavement, including the cost of funerals and the implications of not planning ahead.

Tom Lawless and the team from Irish Hospice Foundation including CEO Paula O’Reilly

including those who support people bereaved by suicide, cancer, homicide, sudden cardiac death, traffic collision, loss of a baby, and services who support bereaved parents, bereaved children and bereaved adults. These services offer a range of supports from information, support groups, peer support and/or counselling.

Appointment of Public Relations Officer

Irish Association of Funeral Directors called on the government to make changes to speed up the processing of post-mortems at the Dublin city mortuary

Following discussion with Dr Myra Cullinane, Dublin City Coroner and lobbying Department of Justice Membership Officer, Fintan Cooney participated in a number of media interviews including Business Post, NewsTalk and RTÉ .

Benefits of joining Irish Association of Funeral Directors

• Membership of a professional organisation recognised by the general public

• Board of funeral professionals available to assist members

• Funeral director led organisation for promoting and developing standards of funeral service including a Code of Practice for all Members

• Access to IAFD education programme

John Mark Griffin, IAFD Public Relations Officer

The Board are pleased to announce the appointment of John-Mark Griffin to the position of Public Relations Officer. John-Mark joined the Board in 2021 and has been working alongside the Board to develop the PRO role and public relations strategy. We wish JohnMark every success in his new position.

IAFD to host HR presentation at Funeral Times Trade Show

Irish Association of Funeral Directors are pleased to support Funeral Times Trade Show 2023 and look forward to meeting you at the event.

We will be hosting a presentation by Peninsula Business Services on HR requirements for Funeral Directors.

Please come and say hello to us at the IAFD stand and learn more about how IAFD supports funeral services in Ireland.

• Representation of Members with Government, local authorities and media

• Unique all island network of funeral directors

• Professional Indemnity Insurance included as part of Membership fees

• Dispute resolution and Mediation -including legal advisory service