SAIF
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) represents independently owned funeral businesses across the UK, advocating for their interests, promoting best practice, and supporting professional development. With a strong focus on standards, community service, and regulatory engagement, SAIF plays a vital role in ensuring independent firms remain a trusted and competitive part of the funeral landscape. Funeral Service Times covers SAIF’s policy work, training initiatives, leadership activity, member updates, and industry contributions—providing independent funeral directors with timely and relevant insights into the organisation’s influence and priorities.
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Nov- 2017 -9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF offers free counselling service for families
SAIF has announced a new national counselling service to provide vital help to families following the death of a loved…
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Sep- 2017 -1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF welcomes Royal London report
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Royal London’s 2017 National Funeral Cost Index report…
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Aug- 2017 -3 AugustCurrent Affairs
The Association of Independent Celebrants marks its tenth anniversary
Dignitaries from the funeral profession will be guests of honour at a new autumn conference, marking the tenth anniversary of The…
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Jul- 2017 -18 JulyCurrent Affairs
AOIC boss shares his views on regulation
Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…
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May- 2017 -9 MayCurrent Affairs
New SAIF President Paul Bowley shares plans for 2017
Newly appointed SAIF president Paul Bowley has outlined his vision for the next 12 months – pledging to work with…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…
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Apr- 2017 -13 AprilCurrent Affairs
AOIC celebrates tenth anniversary
The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2017. The growing organisation has planned a series of events, including a…
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6 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors will work with Scottish Government to introduce regulation
Funeral directors from across Scotland have committed to work with the Scottish Government to introduce regulation to the sector. Members…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors to discuss implications of burial and cremation bill passed by Scottish Parliament
Scottish funeral directors will soon be meeting to discuss the ways in which upcoming regulation of the funeral sector may…
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Nov- 2016 -10 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral Planning Services Chairman speaks out against cold calling
Chairman of Funeral Planning Services, Graham Williams, has spoken out against nuisance sales calls in the funeral planning industry on…
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