Monthly Archives: September 2014
Chancellor abolishes 55% tax on pension funds at death
People with defined contribution pension savings will no longer have to worry about their pension savings being taxed at...
National Minimum Wage Increase from October 2014
In addition to the updated national minimum wage increase, the government has also introduced new additional penalties for underpayment...
Vehicle Tax Changes from 1st October
From 1st October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle windscreen....
SAIF reminder about Debt Relief Orders
Has your funeral business been affected by Debt Relief Orders? Please tell us your experiences. SAIF Business Centre has...
Who owns the ashes?
SAIF Business Centre regularly hears from Members seeking advice about issues over who the ashes should be given to. ...
Join SAIF in Tiverton on Wednesday 24th September
If you live in Tiverton or the surrounding area, join SAIF for our regional meeting on Wednesday 24th September....
Fantastic Fun had by all at SAIF’s 25th Birthday Bash
Almost 200 members, staff and guests gathered at Stansted’s Radisson Blu Hotel on Saturday 20th September to celebrate SAIF’s...
Space funeral for pets
As reported in the Funeral Service Journal in September 2014, an American company that already blasts human remains into...
Grief Journey Training Course
Community Grief Support Group Facilitator Training Course in Manchester 6th & 7th October Grief Journey UK is running a...
Are you addressing stress in your work place?
This year’s European Safety week, from 20th to 26th October, will focus on managing stress in the workplace. The main...
SAIF is serving more (and more) independents
725 full members, 1260 funeral homes, 51 applications pending. Proof, if needed, that Independent Funeral Directors realise the value of...
Stay SAIF from Scams
SAIF Business Centre has again been contacted by a member reporting a scam involving a County Court Sheriff. These calls...
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SAIF will host a First Aid Course for Members
SAIF Business Centre will host a first aid course for Members at the Sawbridgeworth office on 26th September. Topics...
Welcome to new SAIF Members
A J Gascoigne and Son We are an independent family run business established in 1986, by Alan & Hazel...
SAIF Special General Meeting
SAIF’s Special General Meeting for 2014 will be held on 20th September at 3.00 pm at the Radisson Blu...
Watch ‘The Human Tissue Squad’ on BBC 3 on 8th September at 9pm
Meet the young men and women who retrieve skin and bone from deceased donors for a living The Human...
Funeral donations raise £300,000 for CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children has reported that donations made via funeral directors topped £300,000 during the past...
Tread SAIFly with UK Phone Book.com
A SAIF member recently reported that he had inadvertently been tricked into advertising in The UK Phone Book.com (internet),...
SAIF supports Organ Donor Register
SAIF is delighted to announce a new initiative to support the work of the NHS Organ Donor Register. SAIF...
100 new SAIF Members!
SAIF is delighted to report that over 100 new members have been accepted since the start of 2014, taking membership...
Watch The Human Tissue Squad on BBC3 9 pm Monday 1st September
Meet the young men and women who retrieve skin and bone from deceased donors for a living The Human...