Many independent funeral directors have been in their local communities as
businesses for generations. In many cases the SAIF member is the oldest business
in the town or village.
As a ‘pillar’ of the community many independents put a great deal back into the
community through voluntary work and support or financial sponsorship of local
projects and people. We feel that independent, family owned funeral directing
firms are much more likely to understand the needs and wants of their
communities rather than the larger groups of funeral directors who always seem
to focus on the business aspect of what they do. Each succeeding generation in a
family owned firm grows up with corresponding generations of other families in
the community.
SAIF Community is all about recognising the contributions that independent
funeral directors make to their communities. This support can take many
different forms. It can be totally community focused work unrelated to funeral
service or it can be specific help, support or training offered to local people
and groups who want to understand the work that funeral service does better.
Still Life Magazine
‘Still Life’ was launched as an integral part of SAIF Community. A bright,
informative, easy to read magazine for members of the public seeking more
information about death, bereavement and the part that independent funeral
directors play in the process. Condensed versions of the magazine may be
downloaded below or the eight page printed copies may be purchased from SAIF
Business Centre.
If you are a funeral director reading this, please tell us about the work you do
in the community and don’t be afraid to tell the World about what you do. If you
are a member of the public and want to tell us about anything that you feel is
relevant to the work we are doing please contact us through the contact page of
this website.
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Still Life Magazine Online (1.05mb) - Summer 2011 abridged version
Still Life Magazine Online (1.05mb) - Spring 2011 abridged version 
Still Life Magazine Online (1.0mb) - Winter 2010 abridged version
Still Life Magazine Online (2.0mb) - Summer 2010 abridged version
Still Life Magazine Online (2.0mb) - Spring 2010 abridged version
Still Life Magazine Online (1.75mb)- Winter 2009 abridged version
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