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Prospective new Associate Member in Suffolk

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate Member based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in South Ayrshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Irvine, South Ayrshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Cleveland

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Redcar, Cleveland. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

New partnership gives SAIF members access to top business advice

SAIF members are to benefit from a new source of authoritative business advice after the Society was approved as a partner of Buckinghamshire and Surrey (Surrey County Council) Trading Standards’ Primary Authority Scheme. The Primary Authority partnership enables both independent funeral director and supplier members of SAIF to receive, via a single point of contact, […]

Obituary

SAIF sadly announces the death of Peter Martin on 12th September 2023. Mr Martin was previous owner of The Martins Funeral Directors in West Sussex. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 12 noon, at Crawley Baptist Church, Crabtree Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7HJ. All family and friends are […]

Prospective new member in Dorset

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Ferndown, DorsetPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new Associate Member in Worcestershire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate Member based in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Making more informed funeral choices

Date: 11th October 2023Venue: The Hall, Stepcote Hill, Exeter, EX1 1BDFrom: 6:30 pm Confused about what a direct cremation actually means? The list of services included varies enormously between different funeral companies. The confusion can lead to additional distress to bereaved families and can impact their grief journey. Why not join us for an information […]

Guiding the grief journey – SAIF Member webinar

Each person grieves in their own unique way. How do you ensure you’re giving the most appropriate guidance on bereavement support? Is online support the best route or would individual counselling work better? Join our webinar on 27th September when we’ll explore two different sources of help for your families:  This online resource, developed as […]

Scottish Government consults funeral sector on regulation, licensing

Four major consultation papers on the regulation of funerals in Scotland launch today (August 25, 2023). ‌The Scottish Government’s public consultations focus on the inspection of the funeral sector, licensing of funeral directors, burial ground management and alkaline hydrolysis. ‌SAIF Scotland encourages members in Scotland to submit their thoughts and perspectives on each topic, and […]

Are you looking for a new challenge? 

We’re looking for members to join SAIF’s National Executive Committee. Do you have a specialist knowledge, experience or competency in any of these areas: Find out more and complete the nomination form by 15th September.

Autumn Education Day open to all

30th September: The Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan Following a sold-out event in Leicester, the SAIF Education Day series continues in Cardiff. Members and Non members are welcome to join us for a stellar line up of speakers including Dr Jason Shannon, Lead Medical Examiner for Wales, Professor Heather Conway discussing Cremation Law in England […]

Thank you to SAIF Members!

Thank you for taking the time to complete our recent short questionnaire on issues with the death registration process. This is obviously a major issue for some of our members, although fortunately not everywhere in the country. The survey results will be published in September’s SAIF Spotlight email and will be forwarded to the Ministry […]

Prospective new member in Cornwall

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Redruth, CornwallPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

New rules aim to give financial product consumers a better deal

It may have passed unnoticed by some this week but the new Consumer Duty rules implemented by the Financial Conduct Authority are a big development for those who offer regulated financial products – for instance, prepaid funeral plans. The rules came into force on Monday, 31st July, and give financial service providers three new responsibilities, […]

Prospective new member in West Yorkshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Leeds, West YorkshirePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

First fully digital SAIFInsight now ready!

July’s SAIFInsight is now available and it’s our first fully digital issue. Click here to read the July edition. We have added to our usual print issues (which we also make available online at saifinsight.co.uk) with this new format for one additional bonus issue: a magazine made entirely for access online. That means you can […]

SAIF Members – death registration problems?

Have you experienced any problems with death registration? SAIF’s government liaison, Paul Allcock, would like to hear from you. Whether or not you’ve come across issues, please complete a very short online form here by 14th July. Your help is much appreciated.

SAIF Members Webinar: Fitness for funerals

Are you mentally and physically fit enough to meet the daily challenges facing funeral professionals? Join our Members Webinar with Katie Stevenson, a qualified fitness trainer and mental health and exercise coach. Katie is also a funeral director with Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors in Ayrshire. Katie’s presentation will cover: Learn how fitness and well-being can […]

Walking 42 miles in one day!

That’s what SAIF’s adventurers will be doing to raise vital funds for the President’s 2023 Charity of the Year. Brian Hart, Becky Horton, Brian Stock and Gary Staker will be tackling the Lyke Wake Walk on 15th July. Weather permitting, they’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery of North Yorkshire, beginning at 4 am and ending by […]

Prospective new Associate Member in Suffolk

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate Member based in Ipswich, Suffolk Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in West Midlands

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Tipton, West MidlandsPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF formally approved as an alternative dispute resolution body

SAIF is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) body. It means that the Society has met the stringent criteria needed to resolve disputes between parties out of court, giving members and their clients the confidence that disagreements over complaints will […]

Last chance to book SAIF Education Day!

Don’t miss the opportunity of a full day of training tailored to the funeral profession. Join us in Leicester on Saturday 17th June for learning, networking and socialising. Book your places online here for the Education Day and optional dinner afterwards before 5 pm on Wednesday 7th June.

Prospective new member in Surrey

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Chobham, Surrey with 23 branches in Surrey, London and MiddlesexPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Kent

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Ashford, KentPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in West Midlands

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Solihull, West MidlandsPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Somerset

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Taunton, SomersetPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new Associate member

SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Cheshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Warrington, CheshirePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Addiction in the Workplace – gain expert advice

Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling, drugs, alcohol and smoking, but it’s possible be addicted to just about anything, including work, internet, solvents and shopping.  As an employer, how do you recognise the signs of addiction and how can you help? Join our webinar on 25th April with Angela Maguire, Managing Director of De […]

Prospective new member in Wiltshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Warminster, WiltshirePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Gwent

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Blaina, GwentPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

How will the Fuller Inquiry affect funeral directors?

SAIF was delighted that Michelle Lancaster of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) provided answers to this question at our recent webinar. Michelle also outlined the work of the HTA and how SAIF members can improve some of their practices in light of the Fuller Inquiry. SAIF Members may watch the webinar recording and access useful […]

Why aren’t all funeral directors inspected?

At this time there are no statutory requirements for a funeral director to be inspected for quality or standards of service. This is an entirely voluntary process by the funeral service providers and there are varying levels of industry-designed code they can choose to adopt.  Among the general public, though, there is a general belief […]

Compassion in dying new website

Compassion in Dying has launched a new brand and website. The website focuses on enabling people to be in control of their end-of-life decisions. The organisation thanks the hundreds of people who have shared their experience and views.

Reminder: SAIF vote due by 27th February

There are three candidates standing for election to SAIF’s Executive Committee. Please submit your company’s vote by 5 pm on Monday 27th February. SAIF Funeral Director members may login to the members area then use this link.

How will the Fuller Inquiry affect your funeral business?

The much-publicised Fuller Inquiry has two phases to its consultation: the first includes public mortuaries and the second phase will be reviewing private mortuaries, including funeral homes. This is likely to have significant consequences to funeral homes, from the care and security of the deceased to who is authorised into the mortuary space. Webinar with […]

Signposting families to bereavement support

There’s a wealth of online materials for bereaved people. Yet research shows that 74% of bereaved people weren’t able to access the help they needed. SAIF Associate Member AtaLoss provides the UK’s Bereavement Signposting website – ataloss.org  The charity exists to ensure no bereaved person in the UK is left floundering or alone and unable to […]

Last chance to IFD College 2023 Award

14th February is the deadline date to make a nomination for the 2023 Matthew Gallagher Award. Has someone you know shown exceptional ability and used their Independent Funeral Directors’ (IFD) College training in a positive way? Have they risen to a challenge or are considered in some other way? Nominate them for the 2023 award […]

How do you direct families to the best bereavement advice?

There’s a wealth of online materials for bereaved people. How do you direct families to the most appropriate advice and guidance? SAIF Associate Member AtaLoss provides the UK’s Bereavement Signposting website – ataloss.org  The charity exists to ensure no bereaved person in the UK is left floundering or alone and unable to find bereavement support when […]

Campaign: introduce content on bereavement to the national curriculum

SAIF members are being encouraged to support a campaign to include content on dying and bereavement in the schools’ national curriculum. The initiative is the brainchild of Shropshire independent funeral director John Adams, of Perry & Phillips in Bridgnorth, and if successful will make a difference to the 111 UK children who lose a parent […]

Energy update: crematoria unlikely to be affected by gas disruptions

SAIF is pleased to see that gas-fired crematoria are unlikely to be affected in the event of disruption to gas supplies this winter. Following consultation with SAIF and other partners in the funeral sector, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has provided assurances that crematoria would not be subject to restrictions. This is […]

CMA issues new guidance and sets out Order enforcement plan

The minority of funeral directors yet to comply with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 risk enforcement action this year. The warning comes as the CMA published new guidance for funeral directors. The guidance can be viewed here. There is also specific guidance for funeral directors who operate four or […]

The £1m lesson in how not to be a funeral director

SAIF is shocked but unsurprised to learn of the scale of loss incurred by St Margaret’s Hospice over its failed funeral venture. Squandering £1m is an expensive way to learn that funeral directing is a specialist profession, which requires both caring skills and commercial sense. Sadly, in recent years it seems everyone – from local […]

Matthew Gallagher Award 2023

There are only a couple of weeks left to make a nomination for the 2023 Matthew Gallagher Award, so don’t delay! If someone you know has shown exceptional ability and used their Independent Funeral Directors’ (IFD) College training in a positive way, have risen to a challenge or are considered in some other way, then […]

Prospective new member in South Lanarkshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Glasgow, South LanarkshirePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in West Sussex

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Haywards Heath, West SussexPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Cheshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Ellesmere Port, CheshirePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new Member in Gwent

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in South Wales, GwentPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Durham

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Birtley, Durham with a branch in Byker, Newcastle upon TynePlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new Associate Member in Essex

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate Member based in Colchester, EssexPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Prospective new member in Surrey

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Dorking, SurreyPlease log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

What does SAIF membership mean?

Watch this short video of SAIF Members talking about what it means to be an independent funeral director and what membership gives them.