Prospective new member in Suffolk
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Eye, Suffolk with a branch in Harleston, Norfolk. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in South Devon
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Kingsbridge, South Devon Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
SAIF AGM 2022 – recording and minutes now available
If you were unable to attend SAIF’s recent Annual General Meeting, a recording is now available to watch. The minutes are also ready for all members. To access these resources: Login to the Members’ area Use this link
Matthew Gallagher Award winner 2022
At SAIF’s AGM on 19th March, the winner of the Matthew Gallagher IFD College Student for 2022 was announced as Zoe Walker from Bungards Funeral Directors of Hove. Congratulations to Zoe, pictured left. Runner up was Becky Horton from Hortons Funeral Directors in Hull and Special mention was given to Melissa Dabrowski from Edwin Ainsworth […]
Prospective new member in South Yorkshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Huge thanks to SAIF Members
Immediate Past President Mark Porteous thanks all members who supported his fundraising efforts during his presidency. Mark was delighted to inform members of the £21,761 raised for his chosen charity Winston’s Wish at the recent Banquet in Edinburgh. Money is still coming in and the final balance will be announced shortly.
Prospective new applicant in Greater Manchester
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Funeral training for SAIF Members
The Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College is supporting SAIF members to train their teams to the highest standards, benefitting bereaved families. So it was a delight to see a number of certificates awarded to some of our dedicated colleagues at the AGM on Saturday in Edinburgh. Do you need funeral training for your staff? Check […]
Prospective new member in North Somerset
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Yatton, North Somerset with a branch in Clevedon. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate member in Leicestershire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Leicester, Leicestershire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
SAIF welcomes new President Jo Parker
Jo Parker is SAIF’s National President for 2022-23. She is Managing Director of Abbey Funeral Services in Tonbridge, Kent and a long-standing member of SAIF’s Executive Committee since 2013. Jo has selected Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention as her charity of the year. PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Suicide […]
Regulatory impact: will your funeral plan provider continue trading after new rules go live?
As we approach Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation of prepaid funeral plans in the UK, more details are emerging about how the new rules are impacting upon the sector. One development in recent weeks relates to those funeral plan providers which have opted not to continue after regulation kicks in on 29th July 2022. Information […]
Prospective new member in East Sussex
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Rye, East Sussex Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in County Down
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Newcastle, County Down Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Merseyside
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Whiston, Merseyside Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate member in East Midlands
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Nottingham, East Midlands Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Lancashire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Blackpool, Lancashire with branches in Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Preston. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Bristol
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Redland, Bristol Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Merseyside
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Southport, Merseyside Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Caerphilly
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Trethomas, Caerphilly Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Essex
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Corringham, Essex Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Carmarthen
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Pencader, Carmarthen Please 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 Stone, Staffordshire Please 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 Dartford, Kent Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate member in Manchester
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Atherton, Manchester Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
SAIF Members – watch the webinar on direct cremations
A recording is now available of our recent webinar on direct cremations. The session included a presentation by Canon Sandra Millar of the research undertaken by the Church of England into how the pandemic has changed attitudes to death, bereavement and funeral choices. Sandra describes the increase of direct cremations and the benefits and problems […]
Prospective new member in Kent
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Bromley, Kent Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate member in East Lothian
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in MacMerry, East Lothian. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
SAIF AGM 2022 – Notice of Meeting
SAIF’s Annual General Meeting 2022 will be held at 9.30 am until 12.00 noon on 19th March 2022. Members may attend in person at the Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh or online. All documents relating to the meeting may be found on the Members’ area: Login to the Members’ area here. If you have any difficulties access […]
Prospective new member in Cheshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Knutsford, Cheshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Derbyshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in High Peak, Derbyshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Research into client vulnerability in the funeral sector
Down to Earth, Quaker Social Action’s funeral costs helpline, has been operating for over a decade. Their small team supports people on low incomes who struggle with funeral costs. Their consumer tool, the Fair Funerals pledge, advocating for price transparency, was initially developed in 2015. The organisation is now reviewing the pledge following the Competition […]
Prospective new Associate Member in The Netherlands
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Someren, The Netherlands with agents in Hampshire and Yorkshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Deadline for IFD College Student Award – 14th February
The Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College are looking for an IFD College student or member who has shown exceptional ability, who has used their IFD College training in a positive way who has risen to a challenge or is considered worthy in some other way. The winner will receive the trophy plus a replica to […]
Like to represent SAIF members?
Are you interested in representing the SAIF membership by becoming a SAIF Executive Committee member? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the nomination form and submit this to claire@saif-jrxkty6gv2.live-website.com along with a 120 word (approx.) biography/ profile and a current hi-res photo. Download the nomination form here: Completed nominations must be […]
Prospective associate in Gloucestershire.
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Six reasons to choose an independent funeral director
Across the UK there are an estimated 7,000 funeral homes, the majority of which are operated by independent, family-run businesses. SAIF exists to represent these small firms and support their mission to deliver the best possible service to clients. But why should bereaved people choose a small company to handle a loved one’s funeral over […]
Find bereavement resources at AtaLoss.org
AtaLoss.org has created a video to help bereaved people which may be watched here. The organisation provides the UK’s signposting website for anyone bereaved and those supporting them. Visit AtaLoss to find resources on specialist, national and local services, free and paid for, from all sectors. SAIF is delighted to be an Associate of AtaLoss.
Catch up with colleagues at SAIF’s AGM Weekend
Our last AGM Weekend took place two years ago in Glasgow. Since then, we’ve missed the social interaction prevented by Covid restrictions. This year’s AGM Weekend is a perfect opportunity to meet up with the friends and colleagues from around the country we’ve not seen in a long time. There’s a range of social activities […]
Made your nomination for Student of the Year?
Time is running out for nominations for the 2022 Matt Gallagher Award for the Student of the Year. The Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College are looking for an IFD College student or member who has shown exceptional ability, who has used their IFD College training in a positive way who has risen to a challenge […]
Nominations sought for SAIF Exec Committee
Are you interested in representing the SAIF membership by becoming a SAIF Executive Committee member? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the nomination form and submit this to claire@saif-jrxkty6gv2.live-website.com along with a 120 word (approx.) biography/ profile and a current hi-res photo. Download the nomination form here: Completed nominations must be […]
New Year’s Resolution: book your SAIF AGM Weekend now!
We’re excited about our weekend at the beautiful Dalmahoy Hotel in March. As well as the Annual General Meeting, we’ll have a keynote speaker, a Q&A Session and Associates’ lunch. We’ll celebrate two years of National Presidency by Mark Porteous and welcome his successor. There will be a golf tournament for ladies and gents, St […]
SAIF Care Christmas Opening Hours
The office, email and helplines will close at 9pm on Thursday 23rd December for the Christmas and New Year period and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4th January 2022. While emails, calls and messages will be checked from time to time, they will not be responded to unless they are urgent. We will endeavour […]
Nominations sought for IFD College student award
Do you know an Independent Funeral Directors’ (IFD) College student who is currently facing challenges or did whilst completing their IFD course? Those challenges may be, for example, personal, domestic, educational or physical. Why not nominate the student, or nominate yourself if you’re a student, to be the winner of the Matthew Gallagher Award 2022? […]
Record your views on bereavement support by 31st December
The UK Commission on Bereavement is an independent commission set up to review the experiences of, and support available for, people affected by bereavement. It will make recommendations to key decision-makers including the UK Government, and each of the devolved administrations. Their work will be informed by, but not limited to, experiences of bereavement during […]
Prospective new member in Cambridgeshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Could you represent SAIF’s membership?
Are you interested in representing the SAIF membership by becoming a SAIF Executive Committee member? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Please complete the nomination form and submit this to claire@saif-jrxkty6gv2.live-website.com along with a 120 word (approx.) biography/ profile and a current hi-res photo. Download the nomination form here: Completed nominations must be […]
Funeral and bereavement news
The November newsletter from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Funerals and Bereavement has been published. Read it here.
SAIF Member alert
One of our members was approached by a salesperson from a company claiming that SAIF had asked him to call. For clarification: SAIF does not ask any companies to call our members. To check if a company is a genuine SAIF Associate: Go to Find an Associate Member On Location – select UK wide from […]
SAIF Christmas Opening Hours
Over the Christmas period the SAIF Business Centre opening times will be: Friday 24th December 9.00 – 15.00 Wednesday 29th December 10.00 – 14.00 Thursday 30th December 10.00 – 14.00 Friday 31st December 10.00 – 14.00 Normal hours from Tuesday 4th January 2022
SAIF AGM Banquet Weekend 2022 – open for bookings
Following an online AGM this year, we are eagerly planning a whole weekend of activities for our AGM Banquet Weekend 2022. As well as the Annual General Meeting, we’ll have a keynote speaker, a Q&A Session and Associates’ lunch. We’ll celebrate two years of National Presidency by Mark Porteous and welcome his successor. There will […]
Parochial fees 2022
SAIF Members please note that the Church of England has published parochial fees for 2022.
Prospective new member in West Yorkshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Leeds, West Yorkshire with 2 additional branches also in Leeds. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new member in Norfolk
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Kings Lynn, Norfolk Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate Member in Gwent
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate member based in Newport, Gwent Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Prospective new Associate member in Co. Antrim
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate member in Ballymena, Co. Antrim Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Do you know a Student of the Year?
The Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College are looking for an IFD College student or member who has shown exceptional ability, who has used their IFD College training in a positive way who has risen to a challenge or is considered worthy in some other way. Nominations are now invited for the 2022 Matt Gallagher Award […]
Prospective new member in Torfaen
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Funeral Director based in Blaenavon, Torfaen Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.
Give your views on bereavement support
The UK Commission on Bereavement is an independent commission set up to review the experiences of, and support available for, people affected by bereavement. It will make recommendations to key decision-makers including the UK Government, and each of the devolved administrations. Their work will be informed by, but not limited to, experiences of bereavement during […]
A very educational day
Despite Covid set-backs, there was an excellent turnout for SAIF’s Education Day on 10th November at the Leicester Tigers’ ground in Leicester. Attendees learnt about diversity and inclusion in the funeral profession; how funeral directors can reduce their environmental impact; and the importance of emotional intelligence for funeral arrangers. A panel of Associate members updated […]