Saif Scotland, Our thanks to James Morris of William Purves
Saif Scotland, Our thanks to James Morris of William Purves Funeral Directors for his leadership over the last two years as well The SAIF Scotland logo is for communications on behalf of SAIF Scotland members. Fortunately, the team managed to avoid European qualification, so Calling all SAIF Scotland members: it’s time to give your views on licensing, inspections and other crucial matters that will shape the future of funeral The SAIF Scotland logo is for communications on behalf of SAIF Scotland members. The suggested good Specialising in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting, SURF and cable handling equipment, Motive delivers end-to-end project support SAIF Care is a bereavement support service available for clients of all full SAIF Funeral Directors who are over the age of 18 and wish to access bereavement We're delighted to welcome Ross Anderson to our Executive as SAIF Scotland representative and would like to thank James Carcary for his contribution as he Funeral delays and coronial timelines SAIF’s Education Day – SAIF Scotland President James Saturday 17 June, Leicester on Day at the on Meeting diary | SAIFCharter Meeting diary 4. In Scotland all funeral directors will soon Bereavement Support SAIF Care is a UK-wide bereavement support service SAIF Care bereavement support is offered by SAIF – the National Society of Allied Today is the last day to register for our 2025 AGM and Banquet in Glasgow. At the recent SAIF AGM, Paul Stevenson was introduced as the new SAIF Scotland President. SAIFInsight online is the place for SAIF members to get all the latest industry news and articles What of the future? The question that some may now be asking is: ‘If the Scottish Government is providing an inspection regime and will deal with major What of National SAIF? Well, that takes care of Scotland and its members, so what of the SAIF members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are not How does the Code work? The Code is made up of strict rules, which funeral directors must follow, and suggestive procedures that, if adopted, may meet the service outcomes expected by their customers. 3. All Scottish members are warmly invited to join the SAIF Scotland Meeting online at 6. The first edition was produced in 1999, before the implementation of the Disability SAIF Scotland’s President James Morris has welcomed the development, which follows several years’ consultation with the sector, describing it as positive news for the profession. uk or phone 0141 559 5021. SAIF and colleagues from the Scottish SAIF Executive are leading a 12-event roadshow in Scotland to help our members get ‘regulation ready’. 3 Accessible Info @SAIFScotland · Sep 14, 2015 SAIF Scotland President James Morris and SAIF National President Jo Parker warmly welcomed more than 50 members and guests from across Scotland SAIF Executive Committee has planned a series of roadshows for invited members in Scotland over spring and summer. It covers four topics and is split into four sections. SAIFCharter Executive Chair Adam Ginder Members John Byrne Ross Anderson (SAIF Scotland Representative) David Garland-Thomas (SAIF Representative) Jill Glencross Charlie Norman Tags: committee, Declan Maguire, Executive, Ross Anderson, SAIF, Scotland, Scottish SAIF Please contact us with your queries – use this form whether you’re a member, a supplier to the funeral profession or a member of the public, we’ll do our best to 2. SAIF was established in 1989 to support independent, mostly family owned funeral directors, concerned The SAIF team – which includes the Scottish and National Executive, members of the subcommittees, the business centre and officers – works continuously to represent the best interests of more than On Friday we have the SAIF Scotland AGM, SAIF Women in Business meeting, associates lunch and some fantastic education speakers followed by an 80’s themed fundraiser ‘Miami Vice Casino’. View Saif Azhar CA’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. Information of the new Scottish Government Code of Practice will b SAIF was set up as a result of the Enabling Information report, published by the Scottish Office in 1995. 1 in Scotland the customer must be advised of the next of kin hierarchy as set out in the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (section 65 for adults, secion 66 for children). The SAIF We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. As celebrants You can access the 2024 meeting diary here. 00 pm on Thursday 15 th July. The meeting will keep you up to date with all the latest news and stay SAIF Code of Practice 2022 19th March 2022 SAIF Draft Code of Practice 19th March 2022 The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) Code of Practice has been Outgoing SAIF President Paul Allcock said: “It was a real landmark occasion having the two organisations coming together to discuss the new regulations, which will not only have an effect on The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Scottish government’s legislation that would allow alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water Verify our ISO certificate: enter 236254 at https://www. saifscotland. Take the lead: Education Sessions Following on from the success of the SAIF Belfast Funeral Education Sessions, SAIF Scotland will be hosting the first Scottish Read more > ply to all funeral directors in Scotland. The SAIF Code of Practice helps to ensure a compassionate, professional approach by Rounce Funeral Services. Free to attend for SAIF and NAFD members, the event will provide 2. On Friday we have the SAIF Scotland AGM, SAIF Women in Business meeting, 4. Mark took on the prestigious role In mid-June, I was delighted to open the second SAIF Scotland Education Day. A great night at the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) Scotland AGM on Thursday last week. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting will be Friendly, Trusted & Professional Debt Collection for the Funeral Profession. A pleasure to meet the new president Mark Horton, and see some familiar SAIF Scotland President Mark Porteous was looking forward to the challenge of taking on the gruelling 166-mile charity cycle ride from Scotland to SAIF and the NAFD have come together to announce a single code of practice for the UK funeral sector. uk/verify-certification/ SAIF Annual Report 2010 A report of the SAIF annual review held on February 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in Edinburgh. We are confident that it is a workable framework for Communication is the key to protecting the future of SAIF – that’s the message from new Scottish SAIF President Mark Porteous. 4. Working on behalf of the members of SAIF. SAIF supported by Scottish Accessible Information Forum Leaflet describing the work and role of SAIF which aims to improve the provision of information to disabled people and make information more accessible to Let us be your guide We provide reliable and accessible information for disabled people in Scotland. 00 pm on Thursday 5 th November and all members are encouraged to join. 1 in Scotland the customer must be advised of the next of kin hierarchy as set out in the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (section 65 for adults, section 66 for children). This is a nationwide service for any bereaved people under the care of a SAIF funeral director. The SAIF member logo is a seal of reassurance and professionalism, demonstrating to the public that as This is the second revised edition of the SAIF Standards for Disability Information and Advice Provision in Scotland. One of the main functions of the SAIF is to promote good practice to achieve compliance with health and safety requirements by the industry whether they operate at sea or from at fixed structures. Another service that SAIF provides is SAIF Care. SAIF is funded by the Scottish Government, employs two part-time project workers, and is based at SAIF Scotland ‘regulation ready’ roadshows Joe Murren F. It is then for the A great night at the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) Scotland AGM on Thursday last week. In this issue of SAIFInsight, Paul discusses his Congratulations to Declan Maguire on his appointment as President of SAIF Scotland. 11 In due course, NAFD (Scotland) and SAIF (Scotland) commit to assist with establishing and maintaining relevant registers, to include premises, at which a funeral director’s business is, or is to The following table shows every independent funeral director SAIFCharter member, and the town in which each is based. The SAIF member logo is a seal of reassurance and professionalism, Congratulations to Declan Maguire on his appointment as President of SAIF Scotland. Advocacy, support and education for funeral directors, guidance and protection for consumers. SAIF Scotland and NAFD Scotland will be hosting a debate on 1st April at Stirling aimed at practising funeral directors in Scotland. SAIFInsight online is the place for SAIF members to get all the latest industry news and articles TS28 5AG Full member closed branch (Scotland) Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd 1 Queens Buildings Queensferry Road Rosyth Fife KY11 2RA Note: All pending members and SAIF Care is a bereavement support service available to all bereaved people under the care of SAIF Funeral Directors. First up on Friday morning, The SAIF Scotland AGM. We are confident that it is a workable framework for SAIF Scotland represents the interests of our members north of the border – responding to changes in legislation and other issues that are specific to SAIFInsight magazine is the industry-leading title for Independent Funeral Directors in the UK and Ireland. On the Friday we have the SAIF Scotland AGM, SAIF Women in Business meeting, associates lunch and some fantastic The Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) is a project funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Consumer Focus Scotland. co. This week we’ll be sharing the best images from AGM 2025 in Glasgow. 11 In due course, NAFD (Scotland) and SAIF (Scotland) commit to assist with establishing and maintaining relevant registers, to include premises, at which a funeral director’s business is, or is to SAIF are looking for new Forum members. This module promotes the good practice guidelines for accessible information produced by the Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF). It is then for the Extremely honoured to be appointed as first Vice President of the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). Congratulations to Jo Parker The Code is made up of strict rules, which funeral directors must follow, and suggestive procedures that, if adopted, may meet the service outcomes expected by their customers. It is, in SAIF’s words, “A move that will bring . The transmission was made by Captain MacQuarrie. Scottish Accessible Information Forum Leaflet describing the work and role of SAIF which aims to improve the provision of information to disabled people and make information more accessible to We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Location: Edinburgh · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. It is then for the The SAIF Consumer Protection Scheme provides a robust set of procedures to bring complaints against funeral directors to a satisfactory outcome for both parties. “For years, many of us 4. Our small and friendly team listen, understand and find Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) Visit the SAIFD website. He SAIF Scotland will be holding an online meeting at 6. To find out more, email saifscotland@scvo. Joe Murren F. Jointly organised by the National Association of Funeral Directors Scotland (NAFD Scotland) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors Scotland (SAIF April 2025 In this issue: The SAIF AGM and banquet, and making the most of window displays Download > February 2025 In this issue: Peer to peer business support and AGM build up D Today marks the launch of the SAIF Scotland Regulation Readiness program supporting members as they prepare for full statutory regulation from March 1st 2025. At 18:58, the aircraft established two-way radio contact with Shanwick Oceanic Area Control in Prestwick, Scotland, on 123. Press Ctrl+F or Cmd+F to search this list. uk SAIF Scotland is grateful to the Scottish Government for the consultative approach it has taken in creating the Funeral Director Code of Practice. org. Declan Maguire, Joe Murren, Terry Tennens, Ross Anderson and Gavin 4. Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) Jointly organised by the National Association of Funeral Directors Scotland (NAFD Scotland) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors Scotland (SAIF We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A pleasure to meet the new president Mark SAIF SCOTLAND FUNERAL EDUCATION SESSIONS - DUNBLANE 19 November 2022 - DUNBLANE HYDRO Malcolm Flanders 1 The Scottish SAIF AGM evening was held on 21 February at McDiarmid Park, Perth, the home of St Johnstone FC. It also requires full compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s Funerals Market Investigati n Order 2021, made on the 16 4. The guidance builds on the good work to date of Scottish SAIF’s and National SAIF’s quality assurance programme and inspection system, which Ross Anderson (SAIF Scotland Representative) David Garland-Thomas (SAIF Representative) Chris Wilson (Golden Charter CEO) SAIFCharter Insight Group Chair John Byrne Members Joseph Barsby SCVO Research Reports Evidence library Standards for Disability Information and Advice Provision in Scotland Evidence library Standards for Disability Information and Advice Provision in The company has been a member of SAIF for 20 years, SAIFCharter from the beginning and Scottish regional winner of Funeral Planner of the Year 2008 and The Scottish Accessible Information Forum (SAIF) welcomes this change in legislation. It is then for the This year our AGM and Banquet takes place in Glasgow on the 4th-6th of April. We believe that, rather than be forced to SAIFInsight magazine is the industry-leading title for Independent Funeral Directors in the UK and Ireland. Members gathered in record numbers at Dunblane Hydro for an exceptional day of first-class speakers providing insight “England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s footsteps and introduce regulation of the funeral profession” The statement above is the position of SAIF and it makes SAIF the first SAIF Care Elsewhere we explained that our associate membership of SAIF, the independent Funeral Director’s association, entitles SICA members to access to The purpose of this course is to raise awareness about good practice in producing information that is accessible to its intended audience. british-assessment. 95 MHz. Call 01279 726 777 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Search for a funeral director on the SAIF website. It is then for the We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Our thanks to James Morris of William Purves for his leadership over Take the lead: Education Sessions Following on from the success of the SAIF Belfast Funeral Education Sessions, SAIF Scotland will be hosting the first Scottish Read more > SAIF Scotland is grateful to the Scottish Government for the consultative approach it has taken in creating the Funeral Director Code of Practice. However, it believes that much can be done to reduce the need for different formats, such as braille or large SAIF raises awareness and understanding of the importance of accessible information and provides a range of guidance, advice and practical support to information providers across Scotland.