Features
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A new language for death?
The cry of most grieving people is “Where can I get help?” Of course, there are lots of websites which… Read more > -
Funeral challenges for new Government
New Government, familiar challenges Investors welcomed the UK general election result, with sterling and stocks responding positively to the Conservatives’… Read more > -
“Some just prefer a no-fuss service”
Tim Purves believes people are choosing direct cremations are doing so for more than just cost reasons… “Obviously, we have… Read more > -
Podcast for the President
SAIF President Jim Auld, of Helensburgh’s James Auld Funeral Directors, dropped in to record an episode of the Partnership Podcast… Read more > -
Let the music play
Music can strike the right note at a funeral, but should you be paying for using a song, melody or… Read more > -
There is a light that never goes out
With many faiths to consider in this multicultural world, it’s comforting to know we have expert members in our midst…… Read more > -
Anticipating Christmas
Although this will be the second Christmas since my son Steve died, I already know that it will not be… Read more > -
A year of challenges
While I write this article the temperature outside is hovering around -3°C. Winter seems to have come early this year… Read more > -
A decision you won’t regret
Many funeral directors are seeing the benefit of joining SAIF – the only trade association specifically for independent funeral directors…. Read more > -
Who you gonna call?
This summer, Golden Charter launched a major piece of internal research that helps answer the question: “When do families most… Read more >