News and views for the UK's funeral profession, from the magazine of the @NationalSAIF association and funeral plan provider @GoldenCharter
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28 Nov 2023
The Royal British Legion has written about what its 7 years of support from independent funeral directors and @GoldenCharter means for the armed forces community. saifinsight.co.uk/celebratin…
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20 Nov 2023
Our latest issue covers SAIF roadshows and a range of charity fundraising including Golden Charter's partnership with the Royal British Legion. Read it all online. saifinsight.co.uk
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12 Jul 2023
Independent funeral directors can read our first ever fully digital edition, and learn about Education Day, SAIF's resource toolkit, Plan for Success and more, at readymag.com/gc1/saifinsight…
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20 Mar 2023
A course on suicide bereavement care is open next week to funeral directors and other professionals. saifinsight.co.uk/suicide-tr…
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7 Mar 2023
Congratulations to Declan Maguire on your election as SAIF's First Vice President. You've been a real innovator in driving forward the digital agenda among independent funeral directors. Thank you for your service. @AndersonMaguire
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6 Mar 2023
The generosity of independent funeral directors never ceases to amaze. SAIF members have raised more than £31,000 for @PAPYRUS_Charity, the SAIF President’s chosen charity in 2022. Brilliant work all.
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5 Mar 2023
Congratulations to Mark Horton, of Hull-based Hortons Funeral Directors, on your election as SAIF President '23/24. We know you’re going to do a superb job in the coming year, raising awareness of the invaluable care provided by independent funeral directors in a time of change.
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5 Mar 2023
A big well done & thank you to Jo Parker, of @AbbeyTonbridge, on the completion of your year as SAIF President. You’ve been an amazing advocate for independent funeral directors & leave a lasting legacy, thanks to your important work raising awareness about suicide bereavement.
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27 Feb 2023
It's #SAIFAGM week and proceedings begin on Thursday in Kent. But before that we'd like to thank our valued sponsors for making the event possible, including @LifeLedger1 and @MuchLoved.
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20 Feb 2023
Our webinar on signposting families to bereavement support last week was a mine of helpful information and is well worth watching on catch-up. SAIF members can access the recording in the members' area of our website. @AtaLosscharity saif.org.uk/education-traini…
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26 Jan 2023
Everyone should at least be able to organise a simple, cost-effective funeral with their local independent funeral director - SAIF's @TerryTennens comments on the rise of 'click and collect' direct cremations. inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/…
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19 Jan 2023
Read all about the latest of SAIF's Funeral Education Sessions in the December issue, this one taking place in Dunblane. saifinsight.co.uk/the-import…
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18 Jan 2023
It’s great to see SAIF members proudly displaying their membership and inspection certificates. It’s a badge of quality that bereaved families can trust.
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12 Jan 2023
National SAIF President Jo Parker looked at the association's events in her latest column. saifinsight.co.uk/standing-t…
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10 Jan 2023
In 2023, the vast majority of funeral directors are client-centred & transparent on pricing. SAIF will continue to work with @CMAgovUK to ensure the remaining businesses that are not compliant with the 2021 CMA Order are aware of their legal obligations. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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10 Jan 2023
Jardine Funeral Directors is continuing to innovate after 160 years in business. saifinsight.co.uk/160-years-…
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5 Jan 2023
SAIF's AGM weekend is on 2-5 March 2023. It's a key event in the UK funeral profession calendar and promises delegates 3 days of rich insights into the latest trends and issues affecting independent funeral directors. SAIF members, book your tickets today. saif.org.uk/events/saif-annu…
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22 Dec 2022
SIX myths about funeral directors, Myth #6 - funeral directors expect families to pay a large deposit. A common misunderstanding. Fees paid upfront for a funeral are to cover 3rd party costs, such as the cremation and doctors’ paperwork. More on our blog. saif.org.uk/2022/12/six-myth…
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16 Dec 2022
SIX myths about funeral directors Myth #4 - small funeral businesses don’t offer direct cremation. Wrong. Many SAIF members provide this service. But we’ll make sure it's right for you, and your loved one will be cared for locally. Read more on our blog. saif.org.uk/2022/12/six-myth…
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9 Dec 2022
There's still time to celebrate a student by putting them forward for the IFD College's Matthew Gallagher Award. Our new issue explains how. saifinsight.co.uk/nominate-a…
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