Ecclesiastical Planning Services is proud to be the Principal Sponsor of NAFD’s Annual Conference. Focused on working in genuine partnership with funeral directors across the UK, Ecclesiastical provides high quality pre-paid funeral plan solutions to both firms and their families. As part of the Benefact Group, Ecclesiastical combines integrity, flexible support and financial strength whilst forming collaborative partnerships with funeral directors to grow their businesses, navigating regulatory changes and delivering a quality, customer-focussed service. Ecclesiastical believes that every funeral firm has a unique brand and are committed to helping firms to protect and enhance their reputation by providing professional pre-need services to ensure long-term success in an ever-changing market.

SEIB Insurance Brokers is proud to sponsor this year’s NAFD Conference, reflecting a partnership built on shared values of professionalism, trust and support for funeral directors. With over 40 years’ experience in funeral insurance and as part of the Benefact Group, SEIB combines specialist knowledge, integrity and community impact. Our relationship with the NAFD is central to ensuring funeral firms receive the protection and guidance they need. We look forward to meeting delegates throughout the weekend.

The Welcome and Registration Sponsor ensures that every delegate’s first step into the Conference feels seamless and inviting. Their backing helps us provide a professional and friendly welcome point, setting the right impression from the moment guests arrive. This vital first interaction helps create the energy and positivity that run through the whole event.

Thanks to the Welcome Bag Sponsors, every delegate starts their Conference experience with a useful collection of resources, materials, and branded items. This support allows us to provide a practical tool that delegates keep with them throughout their stay, ensuring key information and essentials are always at hand. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference in helping delegates feel prepared and engaged.

Our Tea and Coffee Sponsor helps us fuel the countless conversations that take place in the refreshment areas. Their support ensures that delegates can recharge and reconnect in a welcoming environment, while also giving the sponsor valuable visibility at one of the busiest parts of the event. These moments of pause often lead to the most meaningful exchanges and connections.

Thanks to the support of our Business Session Sponsor, we are able to deliver thought-provoking discussions that tackle the most important issues facing the profession. Their backing allows us to bring in expert speakers, create space for knowledge-sharing, and spark conversations that inspire real progress. The outcomes from these sessions resonate long after the Conference, shaping dialogue and direction across the sector.

Thanks to the Table Giveaway Sponsor, delegates find a surprise waiting for them at their place setting. Their contribution provides a unique way to engage with every guest, offering something memorable and practical to take away. These small but thoughtful touches add personality to the event and keep the sponsor’s presence top of mind.

Our Friday Evening Sponsor helps us bring delegates together for one of the most enjoyable moments of the Conference. Their support enables us to create an evening that balances celebration with connection, giving colleagues the chance to relax, network, and enjoy a memorable social occasion. This atmosphere carries into the rest of the weekend, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.

With the support of our Sustainability Sponsor, we would like to thank them for highlighting the importance of sustainability in the funeral profession. They champion the environmental cause with funeral directors and put innovation, respect, and social responsibility at the heart of all they do. Their commitment to greener practices demonstrates that progress is possible when values and action come together.

Thanks to the support of our Photography Sponsor, we are able to bring in professional photographers to capture the highlights, emotions and connections that define the Conference. These images don’t just document the event - they become part of our story, that delegates, members and the wider profession can look back on. These photos continue to play a role throughout the year, featuring in communications, publications and campaigns well beyond the days of the Conference.

Banquet and entertainment night wouldn’t be the same without table printing. From name cards to menus, the support of our sponsor ensures that every delegate can find their seat, and is informed about what they can expect across food and entertainment. These details elevate the dining experience and we thank our sponsor for their contribution towards them.

Our Table Wine Sponsor brings a touch of celebration to the Conference’s formal gatherings. Their support allows us to create an elegant and welcoming dining experience, with custom-branded touches that make the evening feel both professional and personal. This contribution enhances the atmosphere of connection, hospitality, and shared enjoyment.

The Car Display Sponsor ensures that delegates are welcomed with an impressive showcase of vehicles on the front lawn of the venue. Their support helps us present a striking visual feature that reflects the profession’s craft, innovation, and pride. This display makes a lasting impression on all who arrive and sets the stage for the event inside.