News & Views

It's never too early to start thinking about the next SAIF AGM. Book your space for the 2019 event today and cross that task off your to-do list.

If you're looking for information on how to help families better personalise funerals, this great new book by Sarah Jones, of SAIF member Full Circle Funerals, is just the ticket. It's currently a best seller on Amazon no less! Great work, Sarah. 👏

We're incredibly proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the National Counselling Society aimed at widening help and support for bereaved people.

Selling your independent funeral business? Don't let it become part of a large chain. Take a look at SAIF Acquisitions and find a like-minded buyer for your firm. #keepitindependent

SAIF Education Day 2018 has been a tremendous success - a huge thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors and delegates for making it a truly wonderful day. Wishing everyone a safe journey home and looking forward to seeing you at the next SAIF event.

Good morning! We're very excited about welcoming delegates to today's Education Day in sunny Leicester. We've some brilliant speakers lined up, covering key topics including death certification, funeral plans and bereavement counselling to name but a few.

This young SAIF member has captured people's hearts with a tremendous act of kindness. 👏👍

One of the best ways a funeral director can demonstrate to bereaved families they care about standards is to be a member of a trade association, like SAIF, and adhere to a code of practice.

The Competition & Markets Authority this week released the findings of its consumer research into the funeral profession. Read our response here:

SAIF welcomes today's call from the Royal College of Physicians for doctors to start early conversations about death with patients and families. A change in culture could help people to better plan their funeral arrangements and make funerals less of a distress purchase.

We're very excited about the upcoming SAIF Education Day on October 31. We've got some fantastic speakers lined up including James Daley, of Fairer Finance, who featured on ITV Tonight's recent documentary on funeral plans. Limited spaces remain. To book: https://saif.org.uk/events/saif-education-day-2018-31st-october-2018/

Read our thoughts and advice following last night's ITV documentary #paynowdielater. https://saif.org.uk/2018/10/funeral-plans-talk-to-a-funeral-director/

There are lots of good reasons to choose a SAIF member to conduct a funeral & here a few we like: 1. They're independent and family run 2. Offer better value than large chains 3. They adhere to a strict code of practice https://saif.org.uk/why-choose-a-saif-member/

One of the best ways funeral directors can improve the care they provide to families is to ensure their staff are qualified. Read more about our accredited training courses below.

SAIF Care is a free bereavement counselling service for families who use the services of a SAIF member. Find out if there's a participating funeral director near you here:

We think there are five things you should do before you die: 1. Make a will 2. Record your funeral wishes 3. Plan your future care and support 4. Register as an organ donor 5. Tell your loved ones your wishes Find out how, here: https://saif.org.uk/funeral-advice/preparing-ahead/

Funeral directors have feelings too. Read a personal and moving blog from SAIF Member Inez Capps. https://bit.ly/2xIttGu

The funeral profession should be regulated to help ensure high standards across the board and improve transparency of ownership of funeral homes.

SAIF believes all funeral directors should adhere to a code of practice. That’s why we have added our voice to calls for regulation of the funeral profession across the UK. Read more here:

Royal London's National Funeral Cost Index 2018 shows independent funeral directors’ fees are around 10% lower than large corporates. We encourage families to shop around to avoid paying more than necessary for a funeral. Read more here: