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SAIF Full Member Application in Broxbourne

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Full Member in Lisburn

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Lisburn, Northern Ireland Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Associate Member in Ottershaw

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

Updated cremation forms available on SAIF website

SAIF Members may access the updated cremation forms published by the government. Simply login to the Members’ area and then use this link.  In addition to the forms, guidance information is also available to download.

Save the date: SAIF Education Day 31st October at Leicester

Remember to save 31st October for SAIF’s Education Day in Leicester. This annual event will once again be packed with updates on the latest information funeral professionals need to know, plus the opportunity to visit exhibitors and a celebration of  students at the Independent Funeral Directors College.

SAIF Member William Purves expands further in Northumberland

Scotland’s largest independent funeral director, William Purves, has expanded its portfolio in Northumberland and a new launch in Fife, bringing the company’s total branch coverage to 31 across Scotland and North East England. In April 2018, the company acquired Gary Staker Funeral Directors in Monkseaton and Affordable Funerals in Shiremoor, both in Northumberland. A month […]

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 full funeral director. It is also suitable for those who have just entered the profession or funeral directors who have many years’ experience.  The IFD College receives its accreditation from One Awards who also provide the external […]

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 area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Sikh Flower Arrangements at Funerals

We have received a request from the Satkar Committee UK to avoid offence towards the Sikh Religion to be mindful of using certain words and/or symbols as part of the flower arrangements. Please click here for further information.    

SAIF Full Member in Ringwood

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Ringwood, Hampshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

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 boss Steve Murrells told Sky News’ Ian King that Co-op Funeralcare had started a funeral price war. The interview can be viewed here. Independent funeral directors will no doubt raise an eyebrow at such a statement. […]

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 provides a telephone helpline, email advice, online chat facility or six face to face sessions.  SAIF Member Crescent Funeral Services of Taunton have recently reviewed SAIFCare: “We would highly recommend the services of SAIFCare to all […]

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 at low cost. In 2017, the firm, run by husband and wife team Mark and Carrie-Anne Rouse, expanded with the opening of its first office and chapel of rest. The independent company offers a range of […]

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 the previous five years. Writing in the British Medical Journal, Lucinda Hiam, a GP and Honorary Researcher at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Disease, and Professor Danny Dorling from the University of Oxford, say […]

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 and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

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 after yourself. SAIF is hosting this webinar on 25th July at 2pm with psychiatrist Dr Sunil Raheja to provide practical help for SAIF Members. Dr Raheja is visiting consultant psychiatrist with the Priory Hospital Group and […]

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 visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

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 hot, but the drinks are cold…. Tickets WILL be available on the kiosk on the day, so if there’s any last minute members who would like to join in the fun, just turn up on the […]

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 currently offering a free trial for all new potential customers. The free trial gives members the chance to try Polstead Press’ order of service process at no cost. Tracy Goymer from Polstead Press said, “We are […]

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 is looking for help to secure a cash deposit left by his late client, with a bonus of 20% of the 12 million euros being offered in exchange for help.  Naturally, we recommend members recycle the […]

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 a cavern in Derbyshire: Live music Hot food Face painting Full tour of the cave Magicians and a magic show Licenced bars Tombola, games and activities SAIF’s Next Gen, along with associates David Gosling of Legacy […]

Vehicles for Sale

Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd have two vehicles sale: XJ8 Hearse Year is January 2005 mileage 111,500 price £20,OOO The limousine is a XJ6 Year June 2005 mileage 41,000 price £25,000 For further information please call Tel: 01592 640644

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 media platforms. More than ever before, it’s important that we hold your correct business email address. You may miss out on significant updates and will be unable to access the Members’ area of the website if […]

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 log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Scotland ends funeral fund freeze

The 14 year freeze on funeral benefits has come to an end in Scotland, with the passing of the Social Security Bill. The last minute reform was introduced on the final day of debate by Ben Macpherson, the SNP member for Edinburgh Northern and Leith. Currently, low-income families across the UK receive up to £700 […]

Prepare a Purple Picnic to help bring back smiles to bereaved children in Norfolk

Nelson’s Journey is a Norwich based charity which has the aim of enabling ‘every bereaved child in Norfolk to look forward to a positive future, empowered to reach their full potential.’ Their ambition is best summarised by their strap line:  bringing back smiles.  The charity provides telephone guidance and other services depending on what is […]

Dementia risk now included as part of NHS Health Check

Healthcare professionals in GP surgeries and the community will soon give advice on dementia risk to patients as part of the NHS Health Check. Adding the dementia element to the NHS Health Check programme will enable healthcare professionals to talk to their patients about how they can reduce their dementia risk, such as by maintaining […]

New training course from IFD College on Child Funerals

Child funerals are among the most difficult and traumatic of events. They challenge everyone involved, from the families of the loved on who has died to those involved with providing the service,, burial or cremation. They have their own distinct protocols and sensitivities and the rules and practice may sometimes differ from adult funerals. In […]

SAIF Full Member in Gillingham

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Gillingham, Kent. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Need a Health & Safety Update? Join SAIF’s Members Webinar on 27th June

We all know the importance of staying up to date with current health and safety regulations. Through SAIFinsight, regional meetings, the website, Quality Assurance inspections, email updates and webinars, SAIF aims to help members have access to the latest information. Join long standing Associate Simon Bloxham for an update of the current topics affecting your funeral business. Simon has provided advice […]

SAIF Member views needed for government funeral profession investigations

The government is currently running two consultations which affect SAIF Members and your views are sought: Competition within the funeral profession how competition between funeral directors works and transparency issues in the provision of funerals how competition works in the crematoria segment of the industry Information on the study is available here.  The deadline for […]

Supporting those bereaved by suicide – resources available for SAIF Members

SAIF thanks Sarah Bates of The Support After Suicide Partnership for her recent webinar for members. Attendees found the session informative and useful.  A recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint slides are now available on our website. You’ll need to login to the Members’ area then use this link. If you have any problems […]

How does dementia affect a person? This Dementia Friends video helps explain.

As part of our strategic partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, SAIF is pleased to share this film, in which a Dementia Friends Champion uses a bookcase analogy to describe how dementia may affect a person.  This simple explanation, orginally devised by Dr Gemma Jones, can be helpful for Dementia Friends Champions to explain dementia to others. […]

SAIF New Full Member in Minehead

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Minehead Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Death Certification update from the government

The government recently published its response to the Death Certification Reform and Medical Examiner consultation held in 2016.  A copy of the Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) can be found here and a link to the Consultation Response is at the end of the WMS.  This report covers England only; proposals for Wales will be made in due […]

SAIF New Full Member in Shaw

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Shaw, Gt. Manchester Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Webinar training from HMRC

Find out about the end-of-year expenses and benefits form P11D, employee travel expenses and taking on your first employee, by joining webinars run by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Collection (HMRC).  You can ask questions during these webinars using the on-screen text box. PAYE – End of year expenses and benefits (P11D): For employers who didn’t […]

Confused about Health & Safety? Join SAIF’s Webinar on 27th June

We all know the importance of staying up to date with current health and safety regulations. Through SAIFinsight, regional meetings, the website, Quality Assurance inspections, email updates and webinars, SAIF aims to help members have access to the latest information. Join long standing Associate Simon Bloxham for an update of the current topics affecting your funeral business. Simon has provided advice […]

Apathy is not an option

This week the CMA (Competition Markets Authority, formerly the OFT which would be familiar to everyone) has launched an investigation into the funeral sector. This includes a market study into the practices of funeral directors which will examine whether the information provided by funeral directors on prices and services is clear enough for people to […]

SAIF New Member – Cheadle

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Cheadle, Staffordshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF at the forefront of advocating for funeral directors with the government

Following the announcement on June 1st, SAIF met with HM Treasury (HMT), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on June 7th. SAIF are at the forefront of advocating for funeral directors with the HMT, FCA and the CMA following their recent announcement of their market study and call for evidence in the funeral […]

SAIF Members: remember Dementia Friends’ Cupcake Day on 14th June

This is how you can help Dementia Friends by hosting a cupcake day: Sign up to host a Cupcake Day and receive your free fundraising kit in the post Set the date: Cupcake Day is 14 June, but you can host yours any day that suits you Decide when and where to host your day: […]

Invitation to Scottish SAIF Members from Tayside Council regarding public assistance funerals

Paul Stevenson, SAIF Scotland President has forwarded SAIF this invitation to an Engagement Event which will allow the opportunity to hear about the Tayside Councils’ plans for facilitating public assistance funerals under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and the National Assistance Act 1948. The events will take place on 22nd June and 2nd July at: 22/6/18 […]

SAIF New Member Scotland

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director with branches in Rosyth, Fife and Kirkcaldy. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Scottish Government consultation on funeral expense assistance

Scottish SAIF Government Liaison Office, Jim Brodie, has advised Scottish members that the Scottish Government Consultation on Funeral Expense Assistance Regulations was recently published. This consultation will run for 14 weeks and will close on the 23rd August. (Do not leave it until then please.) As announced at the last Scottish SAIF meeting, it is imperative that independent funeral […]

SAIF’s Paul Allcock in media coverage

SAIF’s Paul Allcock welcomed the government’s investigation into the funeral profession in comments to the East Anglia Daily Times yesterday.  Last week the treasury and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced inquiries into the profession, particularly pre-paid funeral plans. As SAIF’s government liaison, Paul commented that he hoped the research would bring more openness and […]

SAIFCare – Temporarily Out of Action

We have been informed that due to a technical issue, both the internet and landlines are down so SAIFCare cannot be contacted. An engineer has been called out and service will hopefully be resumed from lunch time tomorrow. Pleae accept apologies for any inconvenience caused.

SAIF New Members in Enfield,Stalybridge & Newport

SAIF has received an applications from funeral directors based in Enfield, Stalybridge and Newport. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Join SAIF’s first Summer Family Fun Day in Derbyshire on 14th July

Live music Hot food Face painting Magicians and a magic show Licenced bars Tombola, games and activities These are some of the attractions at SAIF’s very first Summer Family Fun Day on 14th July. SAIF’s Next Gen, along with associates David Gosling of Legacy Expressions, Steve Soult Coffins, Brian Hart of SAIFInsure and David Fry of […]

Response to new reviews into funeral prices and the pre-paid planning market

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have launched separate reviews looking at how much people pay for funerals. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing funeral costs as a whole, while the Treasury is focusing on pre-paid funeral plans. In response, Terry Tennens, Chief Executive of SAIF said: “These are two […]

Localfuneral.co.uk open to all SAIF Members

All SAIF members can now opt in to the new-look localfuneral.co.uk site that helps families to find a local independent funeral director at the time of need. Following a successful pilot phase with SAIF Charter members, localfuneral.co.uk’s new branding is now online and the site has been opened up to all SAIF members. This will […]