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Saint or sinner?
Mother Teresa is high on the list of saints. When she died in 1997 (the same week as Princess Diana),… Read more > -
Trust in independence
The idea that money is ‘held in trust’ is a comforting one, conjuring up images of stacks of cash under… Read more > -
To all Cert. FP, NAFD Diploma and BIFD Diploma holders
The Governors of the IFD College are inviting you, as a holder of the above qualifications, to become a Member… Read more > -
Apprenticeship on course
Working as an independent funeral director is hugely rewarding, but it can be challenging too. Every role is important and… Read more > -
Fatal attractions
Graveyards are not just for the dead and bereaved. They are fascinating places and have always attracted visitors. Indeed, guidebooks… Read more > -
I will have no regrets
In the song My Way, Frank Sinatra makes the bold statement: “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too… Read more > -
Health and safety signs
A general aim for all premise managers is to ensure that their organisation has the most appropriate environment for employees… Read more > -
A spotlight on compliance and regulation
Every parliament across the UK has made various moves that could have a direct impact on independent funeral directors. Now,… Read more > -
Major incident planning
You can never predict the future but you can plan for it – and when you are in the funeral… Read more > -
The Insurance Act 2015
I am always mindful not to use SAIFInsight to convey particularly technical issues, but in this instance it seems appropriate… Read more >