Features
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Dr Bill: Crisis of surviving
Once again, the world has been shocked by an act of terror which has claimed many lives and injured scores… Read more > -
SAIFInsure: a new beginning
Apologies to any Star Wars fans for borrowing the phrase ‘A new beginning’ above, but it feels very appropriate for… Read more > -
Benefits of belonging
Independent funeral directors are at the heart of our communities. They are friendly, helpful and familiar. Some are smaller, while… Read more > -
Innovative autism sensory experience launched
A new immersive sensory experience, which can help people to understand more about some of the sensory difficulties faced by… Read more > -
Employers can engage staff on a self-employed basis
MYTH: Employers can engage staff on a self-employed basis if they have a written agreement in place FACT: It is… Read more > -
When ‘I’m fine’ really means ‘total chaos’
Who will ever forget the death of Princess Diana in 1997, and the wave of grief that washed over the… Read more > -
Heart of the community
Independent funeral directors are far more than businesses. They are – like the GP, the publican, the shop or the… Read more > -
Profession speaks as one on new regulations
Funeral directors came together to give their views on planned Scottish regulations at a meeting held in Stirling on 1… Read more > -
Rise of the celebrants
Across the UK, bereaved families are increasingly turning to celebrants to conduct the funerals of their loved ones. It may… Read more > -
Politics across the UK
New bereavement payment Northern Ireland launched its new bereavement payment this month, and the Department of Communities has published a… Read more >