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The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors represents over 1,000 independent funeral directors across the UK. #funeraldirector

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March 1st is Regulation Day for funeral service providers in Scotland. To help funeral staff and members of the public understand the upcoming changes, we’ve produced this video guide to Regulation of the Scottish Funeral Sector. #regulationreadiness youtu.be/YN36RZ4XEYM?si…

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It’s a new dawn for the Scottish funeral sector as new regulations come into force today, bringing greater transparency, professionalism, and accountability. Need a refresher? Watch our video guide here: youtu.be/YN36RZ4XEYM?si…

It’s a new dawn for the Scottish funeral sector as new regulations come into force today, bringing greater transparency, professionalism, and accountability.

Need a refresher? Watch our video guide here: youtu.be/YN36RZ4XEYM?si…
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This #IWD, we’re proud to highlight SAIF Women in Business, the fastest growing network of engaged women within our profession. SAIF WIB are dedicated to fostering connection, empowerment, and growth among women in the industry. Find out more [email protected]

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With AGM & Banquet 2025 just around the corner, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Golden Charter Funeral Plans for their generous support! Registration for all events closes this Friday—don’t miss out! Secure your spot now: form.typeform.com/to/sNrHk2br

With AGM & Banquet 2025 just around the corner, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Golden Charter Funeral Plans for their generous support!
Registration for all events closes this Friday—don’t miss out! Secure your spot now: form.typeform.com/to/sNrHk2br
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Today is the last day to register for our 2025 AGM and Banquet in Glasgow. Don’t miss this fantastic weekend of education, networking and fun. Book here > form.typeform.com/to/sNrHk2br

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Today, SAIF and colleagues from the Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) gave evidence to the official Covid-19 Inquiry.   SAIF CEO Terry Tennens recalled how his team were at the forefront of successful calls for funeral directors to be recognised as Category 2 workers.

Today, SAIF and colleagues from the Deceased Management Advisory Group (DMAG) gave evidence to the official Covid-19 Inquiry. 
 
SAIF CEO Terry Tennens recalled how his team were at the forefront of successful calls for funeral directors to be recognised as Category 2 workers.
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Congratulations to the incredible SAIF Cycle team! Braving the weather, our determined cyclists pedalled from Glasgow to Edinburgh raising funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Thanks to everyone who supported the ride and helped raise awareness. myname5doddie.enthuse.com/cf/saif---2024

Congratulations to the incredible SAIF Cycle team! Braving the weather, our determined cyclists pedalled from Glasgow to Edinburgh raising funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Thanks to everyone who supported the ride and helped raise awareness. 
myname5doddie.enthuse.com/cf/saif---2024
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Tune in to BBC Radio Somerset from 7.30am tomorrow. SAIF 1st Vice President Ross Hickton will be talking about council plans to charge bereaved families an extra ÂŁ80 to ensure loved ones are cremated on the same day as their service. Spoiler alert: we think it's a bad idea.

Tune in to BBC Radio Somerset from 7.30am tomorrow. SAIF 1st Vice President Ross Hickton will be talking about council plans to charge bereaved families an extra ÂŁ80 to ensure loved ones are cremated on the same day as their service. Spoiler alert: we think it's a bad idea.
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We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our AGM 2025 Platinum Sponsor, Obitus for their ongoing support! #SAIFAGM #AGM2025 #Obitus #ThankYou

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our AGM 2025 Platinum Sponsor, Obitus for their ongoing support!
#SAIFAGM #AGM2025 #Obitus #ThankYou
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As members begin to arrive in Glasgow a huge thank you to our AGM 2025 Platinum Sponsor Westerleigh Group for their ongoing support! #SAIFAGM #AGM2025 #WesterleighGroup #ThankYou

As members begin to arrive in Glasgow a huge thank you to our AGM 2025 Platinum Sponsor Westerleigh Group for their ongoing support!
#SAIFAGM #AGM2025 #WesterleighGroup #ThankYou
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This week we’ll be sharing the best images from AGM 2025 in Glasgow. On Friday morning Declan Maguire, Joe Murren, Terry Tennens, Ross Anderson and Gavin Henshelwood hosted the SAIF Scotland AGM discussing regulation and registration of funeral directors in Scotland.

This week we’ll be sharing the best images from AGM 2025 in Glasgow. On Friday morning Declan Maguire, Joe Murren, Terry Tennens, Ross Anderson and Gavin Henshelwood hosted the SAIF Scotland AGM discussing regulation and registration of funeral directors in Scotland.
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AGM 2025 Recap: Launched last October, the SAIF Women in Business group held their first f2f event in Glasgow last Friday. Led by Past Presidents Jo Parker and Helen Wathall, the group continues its phenomenal growth, engaging with and supporting women from across the sector.

AGM 2025 Recap: Launched last October, the SAIF Women in Business group held their first f2f event in Glasgow last Friday. Led by Past Presidents Jo Parker and Helen Wathall, the group continues its phenomenal growth, engaging with and supporting women from across the sector.
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AGM 2025 Recap: Education played a big part in Glasgow with a stellar line up of speakers including Leili McMurrough, President of Worsham College in Chicago, Jennifer Mussell of YBA, Bill Webster and Karen Trickett from When Life Changes.

AGM 2025 Recap:
Education played a big part in Glasgow with a stellar line up of speakers including Leili McMurrough, President of Worsham College in Chicago, Jennifer Mussell of YBA, Bill Webster and Karen Trickett from When Life Changes.
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The vibes were high, the sleeves were rolled, and the 80s energy was electric all to raise funds for My Name’5 Foundation. Friday night at the SAIF AGM brought out the best of Miami Vice, neon brights, big hair, and blackjack bravado.

The vibes were high, the sleeves were rolled, and the 80s energy was electric all to raise funds for My Name’5 Foundation.
Friday night at the SAIF AGM brought out the best of Miami Vice, neon brights, big hair, and blackjack bravado.
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AGM 2025 Recap – Formal Business Members approved the annual accounts and heard insightful reports from the chairs of SAIF’s key committees. Thanks to all who contributed to this important part of our governance – this ensures SAIF remains strong, transparent, and member-focused.

AGM 2025 Recap – Formal Business
Members approved the annual accounts and heard insightful reports from the chairs of SAIF’s key committees. Thanks to all who contributed to this important part of our governance – this ensures SAIF remains strong, transparent, and member-focused.
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AGM 2025 Recap: Officer Appointments for 25-26 Following confirmation by members Ross Hickton was appointed President, Gary Staker as 1st VP, and Paul Sillett as 2nd VP. We look forward to the leadership, experience, and passion they bring for members across the UK. #SAIFAGM

AGM 2025 Recap: Officer Appointments for 25-26
Following confirmation by members Ross Hickton was appointed President, Gary Staker as 1st VP, and Paul Sillett as 2nd VP. We look forward to the leadership, experience, and passion they bring for members across the UK.  #SAIFAGM
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AGM 2025 Recap: New Partnerships, New Horizons We’re proud to be entering a 5-year strategic partnership with Obitus, supporting future innovation in funeral services through technology and an education partnership with Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago.

AGM 2025 Recap: New Partnerships, New Horizons

We’re proud to be entering a 5-year strategic partnership with Obitus, supporting future innovation in funeral services through technology and an education partnership with Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago.
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A Night to Remember at the SAIF AGM 2025 Saturday’s formal banquet was a highlight of our AGM weekend. We’re proud to share that over £30,000 was raised for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, supporting the fight against Motor Neurone Disease in honour of rugby legend Doddie Weir.

A Night to Remember at the SAIF AGM 2025
Saturday’s formal banquet was a highlight of our AGM weekend.

We’re proud to share that over £30,000 was raised for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, supporting the fight against Motor Neurone Disease in honour of rugby legend Doddie Weir.
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We join with millions around the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of our members and the wider funeral profession, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community and all who grieve this profound loss. Requiescat in pace.

We join with millions around the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

On behalf of our members and the wider funeral profession, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community and all who grieve this profound loss.

Requiescat in pace.