Monthly Archives: December 2014
New National Tissue Directory and Research Collaboration
The Medical Research Council is pleased to announce on behalf of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) the establishment...
Biggest state pensions overhaul in generations
In November the Government launched a major new drive to help people understand historic reforms that will introduce a...
“On Boxing Day Crisis served nearly 600 meals including seconds.”
SAIF National President Mark Woollard is spending much of this Christmas time volunteering for Crisis. Here’s Mark’s latest update. 28th December and...
Welcome to new SAIF Members
Colin Fisher Funeral Services, Orpington, Kent Colin’s route to funeral directing has been an indirect one, starting work in...
What a year! 2014 Round up by SAIF’s Executive Chairman Alun Tucker
Another year draws to a close, so let’s reflect on what 2014 has meant to SAIF. January – SAIF...
While you’re spending time with the family this Christmas tell them about your #DonationWish
While people across the UK are looking forward to spending Christmas with their loved ones and exchanging gifts, 6,891...
Tender for Contract with West London Coroner
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is the lead Borough for the West London Coroner’s District. They have...
SAIF’s Seasonal Opening Hours
Seasonal greetings from all at SAIF Business Centre As has been customary over recent years, in lieu of Christmas...
Support people with dementia at Christmas
Public Health England (PHE) and Alzheimer’s Society are calling on people to become Dementia Friends, as research reveals the...
SAIF President’s Festive Plans
Right now you may be thinking of a few days out of the office this Christmas; I hope that...
Too far to travel to a funeral? Watch it on the web.
Funeral webcasting is the use of digital cameras, such as webcams, and the Internet to broadcast a funeral or...
New Shared Parental Leave Regulations
From 1st December new regulations apply, designed to give parents more flexibility in how to share the care of their...
World Dementia Council to prioritise care and risk reduction
In its third meeting since formation in December 2013, The World Dementia Council added two further priority areas to...
Could you help a bereaved child near you?
1 in 29 pupils will be bereaved of a sibling or parent – that’s a child in every class....
Changes to Exhumation Licenses from January 2015
On 1 January 2015, the Burial Act 1857 will be amended to simplify exhumation procedures in a small number...
Be SAIF, Be aware of the latest scam affecting funeral directors
SAIF Business Centre has received a warning from Mark Mason at Mason’s Independent Funeral Directors in Weston-super-Mare about an...
Funeral Poverty Bill Read in Parliament
South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck presented her Funeral Services Bill in Parliament on 9th December under the ten minute...
Dying Matters report Britons uncomfortable discussing bereavement
Almost half of Britons (47%) say they would feel uncomfortable talking to someone who has been recently bereaved and...
Overseas Death Certification Update
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the birth and death of British Citizens...
Ebola risk remains low
In its first monthly Ebola summary report, Public Health England (PHE) noted that it is continuing to work with government...
Give safely to Charity This Christmas
The Charity Commission released a short video on 2nd Tuesday December to emphasise Safer Giving messages. Christmas is traditionally a...
Crowd Funding a Funeral
We’re all becoming increasingly aware of the power of crowdfunding: funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions...
SAIF becomes dementia friendly
SAIF is delighted to announce its support for dementia awareness, with news of how SAIF members can exclusively become more Dementia...
New Website for End of Life Help
Find Me Help, the UK’s most comprehensive directory for people in the last years of life, their carers, family...
SAIF Update: Are you compliant with the Companies Act 2006?
Regulations made under the Companies Act 2006 require a company to display its name at its registered office and...
Coffin Accreditation
SAIF is represented on the Council of British Funeral Services by Richard Edwards who recently attended a meeting, at...