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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May- 2016 -20 MayCurrent Affairs
Paul Allcock announced as new SAIF president
Norfolk based funeral director Paul Allcock of Allcock Family Funeral Services in Norwich has been appointed president of the National…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
Survey highlights mental health concerns
A new survey has raised concerns for independent funeral directors mental health as it is revealed over a third (38 percent)…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
New SAIF chief executive announced
Terry Tennens has been appointed as the new full time chief executive of SAIF (the National Society of Allied and…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
Local funeral directors support the Brighton community
Local family run funeral directors P&S Gallagher and Bowley Funeral Services has launched a brand new premises in Brighton The…
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Jan- 2016 -4 JanuaryEvents
R J Bray & Son opens new funeral home
On December 12 2015, R J Bray & Son held an open day at the company’s new Funeral Home, the…
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May- 2014 -7 MayPeople
A B Walker open new branch in Caversham
Reading-based funeral directors, A B Walker & Son has celebrated the opening of its new branch in Caversham, marking its…
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Jan- 2014 -31 January
Founding SAIF member awarded MBE
Jeremy West, who founded the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) in 1989, has been awarded an…
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Jul- 2012 -27 JulyCurrent Affairs
FDs prepare for Olympic delays
As London prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony tonight, the funeral profession is preparing for considerable disruption to processions in…
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