This March we bring together Golden Charter CEO Mark Huggins, SAIF President Declan Maguire, SAIF CEO Terry Tennens, Regulation expert Joe Murren and Funeral Marketing expert Karen Trickett for the Belfast Funeral Education Sessions. Register here:

Thanks to significant efforts by SAIF, the CMA has published a checklist to help funeral directors comply with the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.

The Scottish Parliament has approved the final regulations required to commence regulation of the Scottish Funeral Sector from March 1st 2025. For more information on the regulations and the FD Code of Practice you can read the blog here: #regulationready

SAIF CHALLENGES 2025 SUNLIFE REPORT FOR MISLEADING INTERPRETATION OF SIMPLE FUNERALS

Looking to grow your business and reach more families online? Join SAIF and YBA for a focused webinar on Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising tailored to independent funeral directors. 📅 Wednesday 15th January ⏰ 3pm 📍 Online Register now:

Today, we wish our wider SAIF family a safe and peaceful Christmas, especially those on call, dedicating their time to others. Your compassion and commitment are deeply appreciated. #saifandinclusive

Your latest copy of SAIF Insight magazine is on its way—and with it, your brand-new SAIF Inspected window sticker. Featuring a QR code, the sticker allows customers to instantly access our Code of Practice, reinforcing your dedication to the highest standards. #SAIFInspected

This new member Monday we welcome our newest Associate Member Earth To Heaven based in Surrey, Willow Coffin & Urn Specialists. Learn More:

This Christmas we’re giving the gift of clarity

SAIF is more than a trade association, we are a community of independent funeral directors focussed on safeguarding our collective future through advocacy, education and business support. Find out more at #saifinclusive

Joanna Williams worked as a SAIF Support counsellor for five years, helping SAIF Members during the height of the COVID pandemic. On some occasions colleagues talked about being at breaking point and leaving the profession. Register now:

Catching up with the latest industry news and views has never been easier with SAIF Insight online.

This New Member Monday we welcome Morse Funeral Services serving families in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, West and Greater London. Learn more:

Huge thanks to @GoldenCharter Business Manager North Team for taking up the Loch Lomond Challenge over 3 months to raise funds for our nominated charity for the year - My Name’5 Doddie. Please support their incredible effort by donating here >

This New Member Monday we welcome our newest associate member @ybappc. Specialists in helping funeral directors to generate consistent enquiries through targeted Google Ads campaigns. Learn more:

SAIF President Declan Maguire recently joined John Adams for the Death: A Changing Industry podcast to discuss the challenges facing the sector including the rise of direct cremation, regulation and increased competition in the digital space. Watch here:

This new member Monday we are delighted to welcome Deighan’s Funeral Parlour Ltd serving families in Bolton, Manchester. Learn more: #saifinspected #saifinclusive

The Independent Inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller Case has released an interim report on the funeral care sector. SAIF welcomes the Fuller Inquiry interim report's recommendation for the regulation of funeral directors in England.