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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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/…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Learn about the value of SAIF membership. Watch this video to find out more. youtube.com/watch?v=wTeFP-Bd…

If you're an independent funeral director, think of SAIF as an extension of your company, providing advice and support on a whole range of business issues including HR, health & safety, tax, insurance and more. saif.org.uk/why-join-saif/

This #ArmisticeDay the SAIF Business Centre will be joining the nation in standing in silence for two minutes at 11am to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the service of others. #LestWeForget

Calling SAIF members in Wales: November 17 is the closing date for bookings for the Wales Christmas dinner. Make sure you secure your space here: saif.org.uk/events/wales-chr…

SAIF is creating a new forum for business owners and managers to enable information and best practice sharing among leadership teams and their peers. SAIF members interested in joining should contact the Business Centre at [email protected] for further details.

How the pressures of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis are changing the way we do funerals. SAIF Chief Executive @TerryTennens and Executive member Declan Maguire talk to the @FinancialTimes about challenges facing the profession. ft.com/content/57d25c27-4dbf…

It's vital that funeral directors understand how to support vulnerable people in their care. To learn more about this important area of work, SAIF members are encouraged to attend this webinar on November 16. saif.org.uk/events/members-w…

Fantastic to see SAIF members like @HPorterandSons proudly displaying their inspection certificates as part of our ISO9001:2015 accredited Quality Assurance Programme. It's just one way SAIF is helping independent funeral directors achieve the highest standards in the profession.