Monthly Archives: January 2015
The ‘right’ bereavement support
The question on my mind at the start of this new year is, ‘what exactly do bereaved people need?’ Compassion,...
Opinions sought on proposed merger of East Anglia coroner areas
SAIF Business Centre has received a request for views on the proposed merger of the South and West Cambridgeshire,...
Repatriation Scam Reminder
SAIF has often notified members of potential scams, this is a reminder to keep you on your toes. Thanks...
Driving licence changes
From 8 June 2015, the photocard licence counterpart will not be valid and will no longer be issued by...
New training schedule announced by Independent Funeral College
The Independent Funeral (IFD) College runs courses to meet the needs of funeral professionals. The courses have been developed...
Renfield to entertain at SAIF Annual Banquet
Back by popular demand…………………Renfield the Butler Yes, the man who had guests laughing, dancing and totally entertained at the...
Government allocates £800,000 to support people at end of life
The Cabinet Office has awarded more than £800,000 to 7 social action projects across the country providing compassionate support...
Do More Online – digital marketing help for small businesses
Total website sales in the UK are worth £164 billion, yet close to half of all the small businesses in...
New Year Message from SAIF Executive Chairman
Happy New Year to you all! The New Year has started with a bang at SAIF Business Centre as...
Happy New Year from SAIF’s National President
I can’t quite believe how quickly 2014 has gone! One minute I was looking forward to becoming the president...
Crisis thanks all who supported them at Christmas
Crisis was able to welcome over 4,000 people at Christmas across London, Edinburgh and Newcastle. A dedicated team of 10,000...
Government to fight ageism in the workplace
The government is rolling out an ‘older workers’ champion scheme across every part of the UK to tackle age...
Metal Recycling scheme reaches £2 million
By January 2015 The Institute of Cemetery & Crematorium Management (ICCM)’s metal recycling scheme has donated £2 million to...
New website offers funeral readings
An interfaith minister has produced a website featuring 100 new funeral readings that have been widely accepted by ministers...
SAIF tips for becoming more dementia friendly
SAIF recently announced its campaign to help funeral director members become more dementia friendly organisations. Working with training2care, licence...
How does automatic pension enrolment affect part-time workers?
Workplace pensions apply to all employees who earn at least £833 per month and are aged between 22 and...
Do you keep an Accident Book?
Although the requirement to keep a current accident book applies to businesses with over ten members of staff, it...
Are you doing enough to sort your waste?
Since the beginning of 2015, the Waste Regulations 2012 legislation has been in place, which requires waste to be separated....
How prepared is the UK for Ebola?
Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt led the discussion on Ebola in parliament on 5th January. Mr Hunt gave...
What do funeral directors need to know about Ebola?
Public Health England has published a document about Ebola for people working in the funeral profession, coroner’s offices and...
Launch of Dying Matters Awareness Week on 19th January
Dying Matters will launch its Awareness Week at the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury on 19th January. The next Awareness Week...
Roadworks around Lincoln Crematorium
For SAIF Members who use the Lincoln Crematorium, please be aware of the following road improvements taking place from...
SAIF AGM and Banquet Weekend 20th to 22nd March
SAIF’s AGM and Banquet Weekend will be held this year at the Beaumont House Hotel in Old Windsor, Berkshire...
Find a Humanist Ceremonies Celebrant Online
The British Humanist Association is offering a searchable list of celebrants on their website. Isabel Russo, Head of Ceremonies...