Monthly Archives: May 2015
Welcome to new SAIF Members
L.D & A.Tideswell Independent Family Funeral Directors, Doveholes, Derbyshire Tideswell is an independent, family run business, which has been trading...
Are you supporting the SAIF logo ?
If not, why not ? SAIF’s Code of Practice states: 2.5. Displaying the Society’s Logo Members must prominently display...
Stop by for coffee with SAIF at the National Funeral Exhibition
SAIF’s stand at the National Funeral Exhibition this year is designed as a hospitality area and we hope to meet and...
Must you use No Smoking in Your cars?
A question we are often being asked when doing our inspections is, ‘Must we still use the no smoking...
Employment law changes that might affect funeral directors
This year will see a range of changes to employment law which may affect your business. There are several employment...
BBC review of End-of-life care for terminally ill
The UK’s care system for dying patients with terminal illnesses is lacking and needs a major overhaul, says a...
Scrapping of the counterpart driving licence
From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid, so how will...
News from Gemma
On 22nd April I attended my first SAIF Executive meeting as National President which was both enjoyable and productive. I...
Employers have a duty to protect staff from violence
According to the HSE statistics in March 2015 over 1% of workers were victims of workplace violence during 2013/2014....
Changes to Death Certification in Scotland
New arrangements on the registration and certification of deaths in Scotland were introduced on 13 May 2015. One of...
Caring for the ageing workforce
To reduce the pressure of low birth rates and increasing average life expectancies, employers will need to encourage workers...
Updated guidance for professionals who provide care after death
An updated edition of guidance is now available for the wide range of staff responsible for care after death....
How do you enforce a County Court Judgement?
Have you faced problems in having a County Court Judgement enforced? Bill Baddeley of SAIF Resolve deals with the...
What is the Funeral Planning Authority all about?
Funeral plans have been subject to regulation since the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 was enforced, but what...
What is Secure Haven?
Essex couple Paul and Cheryl Yarwood took a bold and fresh approach to the issues and attitudes surrounding death...
A weekend to remember in London for VE Day 70
Friday 8 May 2015 is the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the...
An exhibition with a difference
The Ideal Death Show will be held on the weekend of 4th to 6th of September 2015. This year will...
Last year Epilepsy Action helped 1.38 million people
On her recent appointment as SAIF’s National President, Gemma O’Driscoll selected Epilepsy Action as one of her charities for...