Registration for the SAIF Education Day is now open. We look forward to hearing from Lead Medical Examiner Dr Jason Shannon, Family Business expert Mairi Mickel, Marketing and strategy expert Karen Trickett and our funeral plan associates. Register here https://t.co/2HOHXcjVqs
SAIF has led the way in tackling mental health in the funeral profession with initiatives such as @SAIFCareUK and @SAIFSupport. With suicide, sadly, on the rise we encourage members to make full use of these services. It's vital to reach out and take care of each other. #SAIFAGM
Our Christmas and New Year Opening times are:
23rd Dec 9am-9pm
24-27th Dec - CLOSED
28th Dec 9am-9pm
29th Dec 9am-9pm
30th Dec 9am-9pm
31st Dec - 2nd Jan- CLOSED
We re-open 3rd Jan at 9am.
Wishing all of our partners, supporters and service users a peaceful and restful holiday
There are many reasons to join SAIF, the largest trade body for UK indie funeral directors:
@SAIFCareUK
PI insurance
Quality Assurance inspections
@SAIFSupport
HR resources
SAIF Charter
& much more
Thank you to @cathbetley of @ProfHelpUK for reminding members that @SAIFCareUK and @SAIFSupport are there, as world class services, to support funeral director teams when their work gets challenging and bereaved families when struggling with grief. #SAIFAGM2022
SAIF Care is a free service for bereaved families under the care of SAIF Members and offers Helpline, Email and Webchat Support Mon to Fri 9am-9pm.
If you're a @NationalSAIF Funeral Director and would like to know more about SAIF Care visit us at https://t.co/DAZ5ZTkfIo.
Throughout the past two years funeral directors & their staff have worked tirelessly to be there for clients & their families.
Supporting others can take it's toll on mental health which is why SAIF Support are here for all SAIF funeral directors & staff when you need to talk.
A reminder that our helpline and email support services will close this evening at 9pm for the Christmas and New Year period inclusive.
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2022. 🎅🤶☃🎄
@NationalSAIF
Our helpline and email support services will close for the Christmas and New Year period at 9pm on Thurs 23 Dec and will reopen at 9am on Tues 4 Jan.
If you need support during this time visit you can find info on organisations who may be able to help at https://t.co/R1fmsr6f3i
Our full feature on @NationalSAIF Education Day is online now. From diversity to digital innovation, see what was covered at this year's event. https://t.co/GnaWskD184
Over Christmas, SAIF Business Centre will be open: 9am-3pm Christmas Eve, 10am-2pm on Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st December, with normal office hours (9am-5pm) resuming on Tuesday 4th January.
Christmas is a very challenging time for anyone who has lost a loved one. Knowing how to communicate with bereaved people can make all the difference to how they are feeling. Here are some simple do’s and don’ts which you may find helpful.
@NationalSAIF
https://t.co/CjS9BX913K
Christmas is meant to be a time for festive cheer but for many juggling responsibilities or coping with isolation can make Christmas really difficult.
Here are some handy tips by @mentalhealth on how to look after your #mentalhealth this festive season.
https://t.co/CLyrprvthw
SAIF members are invited to submit their thoughts and feedback to the UK Commission on Bereavement @theUKCB, which is looking into the experiences of bereavement and available support for people who have lost a loved one. https://t.co/zkgH9k4Ixy
Funeral directors who work alongside death are no strangers to supporting bereaved families, it's something they care deeply about.
But supporting others can take it's toll on mental health. We're here for all SAIF funeral staff if you're struggling & need to talk.💙
#NGAW2021
We're shouting out to all the amazing #funeraldirectors today who not only do a fantastic job caring for those who have lost a loved one, but for their dedication and kindness and for making a difference to bereaved people. You are very much appreciated and we thank you.