WEBINAR (Wednesday 29th April  2026 4.00pm – 5.00pm)

Overview:

Are you confident you can serve every person that comes through your door – whatever their faith or cultural background?
As the UK becomes increasingly diverse, funeral directors who understand the cultural and religious needs of their communities are better placed to serve the bereaved with sensitivity, avoid costly misunderstandings and build lasting reputations.

Presenters:

Paul Allcock and Associate Professor Maggie Doherty, School of Business and Law, St Mary’s University, brings together community speakers and researchers to give you practical, honest insight into what people from different faith traditions need from a funeral director.

Why Attend:

You will hear directly from speakers representing Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, covering subjects such as:

• What happens at the time of death and why it matters
• How the body should be prepared and handled
• Timing of funerals and religious observances to be aware of
• How you can support families through bereavement
• The questions you should always ask

This is a rare opportunity to hear lived community experience alongside evidence-based guidance

How to Register:

The webinar is free and open to all SAIF members and you can register by clicking here