Here at Andrew M. Ellershaw Independent Funeral Directors we understand that after the funeral is the beginning of your future journey.  We want to continue to support you as you embark upon this journey and are therefore very proud to announce that we are partners with SAIF Care.

SAIF Care is a service offered by funeral homes that are members of The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF).

SAIF Care provides a range of services to bereaved people, over the age of 18, including:

    • A freephone telephone helpline 0800 917 7224

    • Email support and information help@saifcare.org.uk

    • Up to six free sessions of supportive counselling by telephone, skype or face to face in your local area.

SAIF Care services are offered by friendly staff who are trained in counselling and bereavement skills and who will be able to listen and support you.

SAIF Care Associate Counsellors are highly skilled and qualified. They will be able to help you to understand your experience of grief, develop self-care, coping strategies and support you to deal with the challenges you may be facing.

SAIF Care services are available Monday– Friday, from 9am–9pm.

SAIF Care is confidential and free of charge to people who have used the services of:

Andrew M. Ellershaw Independent Funeral Directors.

For more information please call:

Andrew M Ellershaw  on: 01274 551555 or

SAIF Care on: 0800 917 7224