SAIF welcomes new era of choice for families in Scotland as water cremation given go ahead
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the approval of new regulations by the Scottish Parliament to introduce alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, as a legal alternative to traditional burials and cremations in Scotland.
Complete SAIF Members’ Funeral Director’s Survey
SAIF is inviting members to take part in the annual survey for funeral directors. It’s the fifth time the survey has run and we are delighted to again support this work, which is facilitated by Funeral Solution Expert (an independent consultancy firm working in the funeral sector) and Trajectory Partnership (a specialist strategic research firm). […]
Tackling death certification delays: new information for funeral directors in Wales
The disruptive impact of death certification reforms has been felt by bereaved families and funeral professionals across England and Wales. And since the changes were introduced in September last year, it became clear that delays to death registration were extending well beyond original expectations. South Wales was one of the worst-affected areas, attracting widespread media […]