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Personalised celebrations
A New Zealand woman has launched an online directory aimed at helping the bereaved pay tribute to lost loved ones…. Read more > -
Journey begins
In March 2016 the Scottish Government brought legislation that will change the funeral profession in Scotland – The Burial and… Read more > -
Who wins?
Last week the Co-op revealed its trading figures for the last quarter – and unveiled its best results for some… Read more > -
Politics in February
Bereavement support proposal A new Bereavement Support Payment is set to go into practice on Thursday 6 April, extending the… Read more > -
SAIFCharter: Business update from the Chairman
The Golden Charter board has been working hard to adapt to an increasingly dynamic funeral and funeral plan market and… Read more > -
Training for success
Future-proofing your business means investing in your staff and their development. Training is crucial and one place that delivers specially… Read more > -
SAIF President: Reviewing the Funeral Expenses Payment
On 17 January, I attended a round-table ministerial meeting with Caroline Nokes MP and representatives of the Department of Work… Read more > -
SAIF Business Centre update February 2017
Do you have a ‘driving at work’ policy? In October last year, a lorry driver pleaded guilty to four counts… Read more > -
Don’t sit on debt, act on it
The financial pressure on funeral directors is greater now than it has ever been. And it is compounded when clients… Read more > -
IFD College spring and summer schedule 2017
Above is the schedule for the spring and summer courses at the Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College. Established in 1995,… Read more >