SAIF runs regular in-person events and virtual updates for Funeral Director and Associate Members.
To top up your Continuing Professional Development, browse our extensive range of recorded webinars. This is only a small selection of the Recorded sessions available to Members. Topics include direct cremation, marketing your funeral home, dealing with family disputes and much more. Login to the Members’ area and select Training or use this link.
Please note:
- Events and webinars are for Members only, unless otherwise stated.
- Only logged in Members may view Recorded Webinars.
- When booking an event, please refer to SAIF Event Terms and Conditions.
Independent Funeral Directors College
Training is available at discounted rates for members by the IFD College. The college is accredited by Gateway Qualifications.
Contact the IFD Administrator Sharon Welford on either 0330 441 7381 or 07551 265999 or by email.
North West Regional Meeting - 29th April 2026
29th April 2026
NORTH WEST REGIONAL MEETING – 29th APRIL 2026 Venue: Vale Royal Crematorium, Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP Who should attend: We need as many members...
Yorkshire Regional Meeting - 30th April 2026
30th April 2026
YORKSHIRE REGIONAL MEETING – 30th APRIL 2026 Venue: Memoria Doncaster & South Yorkshire Memorial Park & Crematorium, Armthorpe Lane, Barnby Dun, Doncaster, DN3 1DL Who...
West Midlands Regional Meeting - 10th June 2026
10th June 2026
WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL MEETING – 10th JUNE 2026 Venue: Waseley Hills Crematorium, New Inns Ln, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS Who should attend: We need as many members...
Cornwall Local Meeting - 16th June 2026
16th June 2026
CORNWALL LOCAL MEETING – 16th JUNE 2026 Venue: Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Cambourne, TR14 0BL Who should attend: We need as many members to attend as possible, particularly...
South West Regional Meeting - 17th June 2026
17th June 2026
SOUTH WEST REGIONAL MEETING – 17th JUNE 2026 Venue: Sedgemoor Crematorium, Red Ln, Stretcholt, Bridgewater, TA6 4SR Who should attend: We need as many members to...
South Wales Regional Meeting - 18th June 2026
18th June 2026
Venue: Blanco’s Hotel and Restaurant, Green Psrk Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6NT Who should attend: We need as many members to attend as possible, particularly new members...
Kent Regional Meeting - 30th June 2026
30th June 2026
Venue: Mercure Tunbridge Wells, 8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QL Who should attend: We need as many members to attend as possible, particularly new members...
East Anglia Regional Meeting - 1st July 2026
1st July 2026
EAST ANGLIA REGIONAL MEETING – 1ST JULY 2026 Venue: West Suffolk Crematorium, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR Who should attend: We need as many members to...
Scotland Northern Ireland Education Day - 12th September 2026
12th September 2026
SAVE THE DATE Venue: Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Airthrey Road, Stirling, FK9 4LA. Who should attend: This is free event open to members from Northern...
SAIF Education Day 2026 - SAVE THE DATE
10th October 2026
SAIF’s Education Day will once again be at the Marriott Hotel, Leicester on Saturday 10th October. Further information and how to book will be availble...
WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING DIVERSE CULTURAL NEEDS IN DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT - 29TH APRIL 2026
29th April 2026
WEBINAR (Wednesday 29th April 2026 4.00pm – 5.00pm) Overview: Are you confident you can serve every person that comes through your door – whatever their...
There’s a wealth of Recorded webinars available for SAIF Members and Associate Members on the Member’s area.
- To access the area, login here.
- Choose Member Training
- Select Recorded Webinars
Recorded webinars are listed under a wide variety of subject areas including bereavement support, direct cremations and HR among many others. Visit the new SAIF Wellbeing podcasts for tips and suggestions on improving your own wellbeing.
Alternatively, browse our recent recorded webinars here.
Webinar: Your Last Gift / Register - 25th February 2026
25th February 2026
Overview: We all know that when a family walks through your door, they are typically dealing with the twin burdens of grief and the administrative nightmare...
Webinar: Getting Visible On Google Without Paying For Ads - 11th February 2026
11th February 2026
Overview and why attend: The data is in… and it tells us nearly 80% of consumers, including the vast majority of over 55s, go online...
Webinar: The Code For Change - 28th January 2026
28th January 2026
Overview: A brief history of how SAIF came to this point and the reason for changing the current Code of Practice. Followed by a review of...
Webinar: Empowering your communities in the care of their dead - 10th December 2025
10th December 2025
Overview: How empowering your communities in caring for their dead can enhance your businesses and job satisfaction. Who: Cara Mair from ARKA Original Funerals (2003) and...
Webinar: Supporting you and your arrangers in a changing landscape - 12th November
12th November 2025
Supporting you and your arrangers in a changing landscape The number of people searching online for a funeral director has increased significantly in the last five...
What's the real cost of funerals?
14th October 2025
Independent survey provides an alternative view on the cost of funerals in 2025. During this webinar members learned the key findings of this new report...
Webinar: Benchmarking your funeral home's visibility online
10th July 2025
Benchmarking your funeral home’s visibility online: What’s working, what’s not, and how to improve Insights and practical steps to increase your visibility online so that more...
Webinar: Be prepared for a Cyber Attack
24th June 2025
Cyber attacks are on the rise, hugely impacting many high street retailers. Hackers are deploying sophisticated viruses and ransomware attacks are an increasing threat to businesses....
Member Webinar: New research on deceased people's wishes
5th June 2025
Member Webinar: New research on deceased people’s wishes Professor Kate Woodthorpe of Bath University presented a fact-filled description of her team’s latest research. The findings...
Webinar: The Employment Rights Bill - what you need to know and how to prepare
19th May 2025
The Employment Rights Bill – What You Need to Know & How to Prepare The Employment Rights Bill 2024 was introduced in October 2024. It’s...
Stand out in the crowd with Google ads: Your Business Angels
4th March 2025
Stand out in the Crowd – Your Business Angels How your funeral business can compete with the UK’s Top Funeral Advertisers Did you know: The...
SAIF Webinar on Repatriation
1st February 2025
All you need to know about global repatriations with Rowland Brothers International In this webinar, Fiona Greenwood, Operations Director at Rowland Brothers International outlines: Key...
Future proofing your Family Business
17th September 2024
Mairi Mickel is a Family Business Expert & Visiting Professor. In this webinar Mairi discusses how to survive transition and how to ensure both...
Webinar Recording: Communication Conundrums
5th September 2024
Are workplace misunderstandings causing friction in your team? “Communication Conundrums,” is presented by Amy White of Loch Associates Group. The session is designed to enhance...
Reviewing your sustainability goals
30th July 2024
Have you reviewed your company’s sustainability goals recently? We can see the effects of climate change in everyday life. We know we need reduce our negative...
Member Webinar with SAIF Support
12th April 2024
“The day I nearly quit as a funeral director” Joanna Williams worked as a counsellor for SAIFSupport for five years. This included helping Members during...
Complaints - how to handle and diffuse
8th February 2024
SAIF members may watch a recording of the webinar on 6th February 2024 when we explored complaints and how best to handle them. Philip LeShirley,...
Your direct cremation questions answered
24th October 2023
What is the future of direct cremation? And how should independent funeral directors respond or modify their businesses in a changing world? The answers to...
Who has the final say when arranging a funeral?
21st September 2022
The legal right to organise a funeral: Who has the final say? As a funeral director, no doubt you’ll have dealt with families at loggerheads....
How can SAIF Digital help your business?
1st March 2022
How can SAIF Digital help you reach more clients? The number of people searching online for a funeral director has increased significantly in the last five...
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