National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors

General information

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is a trade association which represents over 850 independent, often family run, funeral directors across the UK.

The purpose of this page is to provide support, guidance and advice on all aspects of organising a funeral.

SAIF funeral directors are not part of a larger national group but are privately owned and managed. In fact, many have been run by the same family for generations and are some of the oldest businesses in their community.

Independent funeral directors are known for their high standard of service, a personal approach tailored to your individual needs and competitive pricing. They are fully committed to supporting their local community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year in anyway they can.

SAIF funeral directors follow a strict Code of Practice and are regularly inspected to ensure they are maintaining these high standards. By choosing a SAIF member when the need arises, you can be sure you will receive the high quality service you deserve during a difficult time.

In addition to representing independent funeral directors, there are also an additional 100 Associate Memberse who supply products or services to the funeral profession.