SAIF News

from Funeral Times Magazine issue 1 2020

Padriac Cawley on how it’s not all about him

Sai News

SAIF Membership

Many funeral directors are seeing the benefit of joining SAIF - the only Trade Association specifically for Independent Funeral Directors. SAIF has seen a rise in membership in 2019 currently with over 935 members.

Please feel assured that as our membership grows the dedication to each member remains the same. We aim to answer your queries and concerns without delay and the support given to each member is as strong as it has always been.

As a reminder the key benefits of membership are: • Dispute Resolution Scheme: a complaints procedure, investigation and, if required, resolution scheme giving extra confidence to your client • Events: including an annual banquet weekend, regional meetings and online training • HR Resource Centre: Members of SAIF

can access advice through the members’ areas of the website, and book telephone appointments at SAIF Business Centre. • NEXTGen: Have created several platforms for all its members to have a supporting body of likeminded business people who also share the stresses and strains of being “The future leaders of their businesses” • Professional Indemnity Insurance: standard inclusion at no extra cost • Quality Assurance Inspections: regular inspections with guidance on correct procedures, protocol and best practice • SAIF Acquisition: An introduction agency for

any independent owners who wish to consider selling their business to another independent, so that their name is safeguarded with common vision and values. • SAIF Business Centre: a friendly, efficient team to help with any enquiry • SAIFCharter: financial incentives for members who exclusively sell Golden Charter Funeral Plans • SAIF Helpline: free help with tax and legal advice • SAIFInsight: monthly magazine (print and

online) to keep you up to date with industry news and views • SAIF Logo: for all stationery and advertising material, demonstrating to members of the public that you are a respected professional • SAIF Members’ Website: featuring

downloadable templates, guidance notes and webinars, along with details of the SAIF AGM, regional meetings and education days • SAIFSupport: free and confidential service run by Professional Help – a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy – offering help for funeral directors and their staff who are distressed, under acute pressure or suffering with depression • SAIFCare: a telephone bereavement careline

and email support -a FREE benefit to ALL SAIF member firms • Unrivalled knowledge: access to SAIF officers and an Executive with a vast range of funeral directing experience across the UK As well various discounted services and support.

If you would like more information about joining SAIF and being able to access benefits including Professional Indemnity Insurance, please don’t hesitate to contact the SAIF Business Centre; we are only a phone call away and will be happy to help. Tel: 0345 230 6777 or visit SAIF.org.uk

13th - 15th March 2020 - Grand Hotel, Glasgow

Bookings for this year’s Banquet weekend are now open and places can be booked by visiting the SAIF website.

We would also urge our members who wish to attend to book as soon as possible, especially if looking to stay at the Grand Hotel due to

The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

number allocation.

For those that book the Saturday lunch and Banquet there is a £5 discount. Please visit the SAIF website for further information and to book your place https:// saif.org.uk/events/saif-agmbanquet-weekend-13th-to15th-march-2020/

New Delivery - Fearghas Qui

New 5door E-Class for Finnegan’s Funeral Home, Cavan, by Quinn Hearse & Limousine

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust acknowledged

The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has been acknowledged for their invaluable work, by Simon Coveney, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Department recently released figures for 2019, outlining the interactions with a range of departments and areas such as consular assistance. One striking piece of information was that over 260 families sought the direct

support of officials after the death of a loved one abroad. Mr Coveney went some way to explain the scale of the figure, offering that the number of Irish people travelling abroad continues to grow year on year. The Minister was keen to acknowledge the work carried out by a number of partner organisations, including the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

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