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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 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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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.

Six myths about funeral directors that are causing confusion among bereaved families

Everyone’s got it in for funeral directors these days. From distressing stories about price gouging to the pretence that everyone wants to be packed off in a cardboard box without any fuss, the humble undertaker faces a bewildering barrage of criticism. But are these attacks based on the truth or are they baseless? Here we […]

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.

Parochial fees 2023

The Church of England’s fees for 2023 may be found on their website here.

Prospective new member in London

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

Have you prioritised best practice for vulnerable customers?

It’s vital that funeral directors understand how to support vulnerable people in their care. To learn more about this important area of work, SAIF members are encouraged to attend our webinar on November 16th. SAIF Members may register here.

Prospective new member in Cardiff

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

Prospective new member in Scotland

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

Prospective new member in Hertfordshire

SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Letchworth Garden City, HertfordshirePlease 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 Leigh on Sea, Essex. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details

Prospective new member in Worcestershire

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

Prospective new member in Cardiff

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

Prospective new member in Staffordshire

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

Prospective new member in Plymouth

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

Congratulations to SAIF Members Brian & Brian!

Brian Stock and Brian Hart completed 96 gruelling miles of the West Highland Way on Friday 16th September. Their fundraising total currently stands at £4,900 but there’s still time to donate. If you’re able, please support their efforts for Papyrus UK – Prevention of UK Suicide. Donate here. Many thanks for your support.

SGM 2022 – SGM registration deadline 16th September

SAIF’s Special General Meeting (SGM) will take place at 2.30 pm on 21st September 2022 at the Manor of Groves Hotel, Hertfordshire. The annual subscriptions for 2023 will be presented and voted on at the meeting. As a SAIF Member you are welcome to vote at the meeting or to appoint SAIF’s Chief Executive Terry Tennens […]

Progress of SAIF’s Charity Challenge 2022

Here’s a photo of Brian Stock (left) and Brian Hart before the SAIF President’s Charity Challenge began. The team has completed the first leg of the 96-mile walk on the West Highland Way and have raised over £3,000. Please do support them in their bid to raise funds for Papyrus. 

SAIF Members – register your SGM vote by 16th September

SAIF’s Special General Meeting will take place at 2.30 pm on 21st September 2022 at the Manor of Groves Hotel, Hertfordshire. The annual subscriptions for 2023 will be presented and voted on at the meeting. As a SAIF Member you are welcome to vote at the meeting or to appoint SAIF’s Chief Executive Terry Tennens to […]

Faith in funerals Research project, Goldsmiths University

Goldsmiths University are conducting research into Faith in Funerals and would appreciate your help in completing an online questionnaire. The survey is for Funeral Arrangers and Funeral Directors. They are interested in the views of people who liaise directly with families to arrange funeral for their loved ones. This link gives context about the survey […]

SAIF Members – have you registered your SGM vote?

SAIF’s Special General Meeting (SGM) will take place at 2.30 pm on 21st September 2022 at the Manor of Groves Hotel, Hertfordshire. The annual subscriptions for 2023 will be presented and voted on at the meeting. As a SAIF Member you are welcome to vote at the meeting or to appoint SAIF’s Chief Executive Terry […]

Bereavement webinar for professionals in Suffolk and North East Essex

The Suffolk and North East Essex Bereaved by Suicide Service delivered by Victim Support is hosting a webinar on the 12th September at 14:00. The webinar is aimed at professionals who may be working with adults/children who have experienced or been affected by a death to suicide within the area. Sign up here for this […]

Message from Brian Hart, SAIFInsure

SAIFInsure has always tried to support the President’s charity by working alongside members, fellow associates and clients in raising funds through doing some ridiculous challenge usually in some vague attempt to either lose weight or persuade us that we are actually younger than we really are and this year is no different. The annual President’s […]

Want further training after your Certificate in Funeral Practice?

Following the Certificate in Funeral Practice, you may study towards the Diploma in Funeral Directing award, Level 4 NVQ. There are four separate modules which must be completed to achieve the award. Module 3 will be taught by Zoom on 17th October 2022. This course is suitable for any member of staff wishing to continue […]

Prospective new Associate member in Glasgow

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

Prospective new member in East Sussex

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

Need professional training in funeral skills in Glasgow?

The IFD College has scheduled the following course in Glasgow on 6th October 2022: Funeral Operative Course Designed for members of staff who are providing manual skills, the Foundation units must be completed or in progress before these units are studied Topics include: driving and vehicle maintenance, pallbearing and funeral procedures, care of floral tributes, coffin fitting […]

Prospective new member in East Yorkshire

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

Need professional funeral training in Glasgow?

The IFD College has scheduled the following courses in Glasgow on 8th September 2022: Health & Safety for Funeral Staff and Foundation Aimed at all staff employed in funeral work and should ideally be a first step in funeral service training. Topics include: hygiene, handling hazardous substances, risk assessments, fire safety, first aid, good housekeeping and manual […]