Karen Rattigan elected Chair of the Southern District of the London Association of Funeral Directors

We’re proud to announce that Karen Rattigan, Area Development Manager, has been elected Chair of the Southern District of the London Association of Funeral Directors (LAFD).


Her appointment reflects the Committee’s trust in her experience and leadership, following three years of actively attending meetings. Karen succeeds Steve Bayley, whose dedicated leadership laid strong foundations for the work ahead. She is joined by Sarah Bartlett as Vice Chair, bringing valuable insight and continuity to the team as they continue to support members and uphold professional standards across the sector.


This marks an important milestone in Karen’s continued dedication to the funeral profession, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of her leadership in the year ahead.