Our staff are working remotely from home but delays in conducting cases are expected and our ability to process any post has been reduced. Please do not post anything to the office, until further notice. If possible, customers are advised to email applications@cedr.com if they require advice or support. Alternatively, our call handlers are available to assist from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

What is the SAIF Scheme?

We provide alternative dispute resolution services for members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and their customers.

What we can do

We provide conciliation and arbitration services under this scheme.

Conciliation is a private and structured form of negotiation assisted by a trained CEDR Accredited mediator. If a settlement is reached the mediator can draw up an agreement that can then become a legally binding contract if signed by both parties. This process is conducted by several means of communication including telephone, Skype or by email.

Arbitration is a formal and legally binding process where the dispute is resolved by the decision of a nominated third party called an arbitrator. Once the arbitrator issues their award it is legally binding and can only be appealed in the courts in very rare occasions. This process is conducted entirely in writing.

If you want to complain about CEDR please read our Complaints Procedure document. Once you have read the Complaints Procedure and you want to submit your complaint, please use our Complaints Form, which you can download below. 

Complaints Procedure

Complaint Form

Independent Reviewers Terms of Reference

SAIF Downloads

Arbitration Guide 4MB | PDF
Conciliation Guide 4MB | PDF
SAIF Arbitration Application Form 4MB | PDF
SAIF Arbitration Rules PDF
SAIF Conciliation Application Form 4MB | PDF
SAIF Conciliation Rules PDF

Companies covered

You will be redirected to an external site, where you can search the companies covered.

The steps you must take before submitting a complaint

Step 1.

Raise your complaint with the company in the first instance

Step 2.

If you remain dissatisfied you may refer to the matter to us for conciliation

Step 3.

If conciliation doesn’t resolve your complaint, you can escalate the matter to arbitration within 20 working days from the completion date of the conciliation process

Ready to submit a complaint?

You will be directed to the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. 

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