Monthly Archives: July 2018
SAIF Full Member in Bingley and Port Talbot
SAIF has received a applications from funeral directors in Bingley, Yorkshire and Port Talbot. Please log onto the members...
Need training in funeral related skills? Autumn/Winter schedule now available at The IFD College
The Independent Funeral Directors’ (IFD) College provides training tailored to suit anyone working in the industry, from a part time driver to a...
SAIF Full Member in Ringwood
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Ringwood, Hampshire. Please log onto the members area and...
Sikh Flower Arrangements at Funerals
We have received a request from the Satkar Committee UK to avoid offence towards the Sikh Religion to be...
Independent funeral directors offer best value – not the large groups
Blink and you might have missed it. At the end of an interview on another topic this week, Co-op...
SAIF Care bereavement counselling service recommended by SAIF Member
Over 150 SAIF Members at 260 sites have now signed up to our bereavement counselling service, SAIF Care. The service...
SAIF Webinar on 25th July: ‘Looking after yourself as a human being as well as a funeral director’
Don’t forget that SAIF is hosting a webinar on 25th July with psychiatrist Dr Sunil Raheja to provide practical help...
SAIF welcomes new member Rouse & Co in Croydon
Rouse & Co was established in September 2016 as an online funeral director, visiting clients and offering personal service...
SAIF New Full Member in St Albans
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in At Albans, Hertfordshire. Please log onto the members area...
Mysterious rise in death rates
In the first seven weeks of 2018, there were an extra 10,375 deaths (a rise of 12.4%) compared with...
SAIF SUMMER PARTY – ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
We’re really looking forward to what’s set to be a fabulous summer party tomorrow! The weathers set to be...
New SAIF Full Member in Devizes, Wiltshire
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Devizes, Wiltshire. Please log onto the members area and...
Join SAIF’s Webinar on 25th July with psychiatrist Dr Sunil Raheja
Working as an independent funeral director is physically and emotionally draining, so you need to find time to look...
SAIF’s Summer Family Fun Day in Derbyshire on 14th July
SAIF wishes a wonderful time to all Members travelling to the Family Fun Day at Peak Cavern in Derbyshire...
Polstead Press special offer for SAIF Members
Polstead Press is proud to work with and on behalf of funeral directors all over the UK. They are...
Change of date for Essex Regional Meeting at Chelmsford
Please be advised that the Essex Regional Meeting at Chelmsford has been changed to Tuesday 25th September 2018. The venue...
Spanish Scam warning for SAIF Members
SAIF has received a fax, apparently from a lawyer working for a company called Espan Abogados in Madrid. The lawyer...
Vehicles for Sale
Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd have two vehicles sale: XJ8 Hearse Year is January 2005 mileage 111,500 price £20,OOO...
Last chance to book places on SAIF’s Family Fun Day on 14th July
You don’t want to miss SAIF’s first Summer Family Fun Day with a range of fun activities planned in...
New SAIF Full Members in Herefordshire & Mountain Ash
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Mountain Ash, Wales and another in Hereford, Herfordshire. Please...
SAIF Members – we need your up to date email details
In this digital age, SAIF is looking to communicate with members more via email, the SAIF website and social...
SAIF Members: Don’t forget to look after yourself as well as your clients; join our webinar on 25th July
Working as an independent funeral director is often very challenging. From busy days at work, disrupted sleep and call...
Suicide Bereavement UK Conference in Manchester on 26th September
Suicide Bereavement UK is holding its 7th International Conference on 26th September at the Mercure Manchester City Hotel, Manchester....
Scotland ends funeral fund freeze
The 14 year freeze on funeral benefits has come to an end in Scotland, with the passing of the...