Blog & Views

Ask your questions on health & safety at SAIF's webinar with Simon Bloxham of Safety for Business. Book your free places now for 1pm on 27th June

Need an update on health and safety matters? Join our webinar with Simon Bloxham of Safety for Business - 1pm on 27th June for SAIF Members

Check out the SAIFCare facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SAIFCareUK/

Please be advised that SAIFCare telephone lines and internet are now up and running again. Thank you for your patience

Remember Cupcake Day is Thurs 14th June in support of Dementia Friends: https://bit.ly/2HCucuX

Almost half of people who experience the loss of a loved one fall into depression...Find out more about the free help available through SAIF Care: https://saif.org.uk/why-choose-a-saif-member/saif-care/

SAIF Care is a new free bereavement counselling service which provides a telephone helpline, email advice, online chat facility and six face to face sessions. Find out more here: https://saif.org.uk/why-choose-a-saif-member/saif-care/

3 in 4 people struggle to cope following the death of a loved one because not enough support is available...

Join SAIF at a meeting near you: 22nd May Tiverton, 23rd May Pencoed, 30th May Belfast or 5th June Doncaster https://saif.org.uk/events/

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Should you view your loved one's body? Read Paul Allcock's blog on facing the reality of death: https://bit.ly/2GUBESK

Have you ever wondered what a 'typical day' is like for a funeral director? http://saif.org.uk/2017/09/what-does-a-funeral-director-actually-do-becky-horton-describes-a-typical-day/

Just some of the reasons to use a SAIF independent funeral director. Look out for the SAIF member logo and find out more here: http://saif.org.uk/why-choose-a-saif-member/

Great article on SAIF Chat by FuneralZone

SAIF Member JJ Burgess & Sons are now offering SAIF Care bereavement counselling services: https://bit.ly/2GscrC8

Our Independent funeral directors are often family run and their experience and expertise is passed down from generation to generation. This means they can help you fully understand all the different aspects of the funeral and the options available – allowing you to focus on what’s important: remembering your loved one. Find out more: http://saif.org.uk/why-choose-a-saif-member/

If you aren't sure what to do with flowers after the funeral you can consider giving them to family, friends or donate them to a local care home. You man even like to preserve a particular bouquet https://saif.org.uk/funeral-advice/after-the-funeral/

SAIF Member Hansfords Funeral Service in Seaton, Devon is now offering clients free bereavement services through SAIF Care. http://bit.ly/2It3xlO

Organising a funeral can be a very difficult time. For advice and guidance take a look at our funeral advice pages or speak with a local SAIF independent funeral director: https://saif.org.uk/funeral-advice/

We often find it difficult to have an open conversation about death and our choice of funeral. Making a note of your wishes can be a good place to start and can help provide comfort to your loved ones