Monthly Archives: March 2016
Advice for SAIF members on using photos for PR
SAIF’s PR agency has provided useful information on taking good photos for use with PR, which can improve the...
Risk assessment for public safety
SAIF Business Centre has just placed a new template on the Members’ Area for companies looking to check their...
SAIF’s AGM Weekend Photo Round-up
We have photographic evidence: SAIF’s 2016 AGM Banquet Weekend was hugely successful and enjoyed by attendees. Some of the weekend’s highlights...
Talented SAIF Member offers singing services to his local community
Classically trained tenor, Matthew Sims of Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors in Bonymaen, is now offering his singing...
Scottish Parliament passes legislation to modernise burial and cremation
Legislation to modernise the governance and scrutiny of burial and cremation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The...
Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice recently published
The duty of care legislation makes provision for the safe management of waste to protect human health and the...
SAIF guidance on using social media to promote your business
SAIF members who attended last week’s webinars by Genesis PR found the two sessions very useful. Items covered included...
SAIF advice for Health & Safety inspections
Many employers worry about having a visit from a Health and Safety inspector, but if you’re running your business...
Have you got questions about finalising your PAYE for 2015-16?
HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) are running live online help sessions give you answers to your questions or show you...
The UK’s employment rate has hit another record high, rising to 74.1%.
There are now a record 31.4 million people in work – up 521,000 compared with this time last year,...
The National Living Wage will be introduced on 1 April
Employers need to prepare for the changes and ensure they are paying the new rates. Employees will also expect to know...
Donations to science increase following rising funeral costs
As reported recently in SAIFinsight, The Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification at the University of Dundee has flagged...
Consultation on Reforms to Death Certification – Make your views known
Make your views known At this week’s Global Patient Safety Summit, the Secretary of State for Health announced a...
Hugely successful SAIF Weekend
SAIF has just enjoyed a hugely successful AGM Banquet Weekend at The Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan. Simon Weston...
SAIF wishes members a fantastic AGM weekend in Wales
SAIF wishes members from around the country a SAIF and enjoyable weekend at the The Vale Resort, Hensol Park,...
Fewer adults dying from conditions directly caused by alcohol
New figures from Public Health England show fewer adults are dying from alcohol-specific conditions, such as alcoholic liver disease...
Reduce the risk of long-term stress related absence with SAIFSupport
A recent article by FitforWork highlighted a The 2015 report by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and corporate...
The government pledges £1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness
A £1.5 million fund was recently announced by the government to help young people develop support networks and talk about...
Next stage of the Small Business Act due in April
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act is being implemented in stages between October 2015 and late 2016. The...
Church of England funeral guide
The Church of England have an excellent guide to funeral services on their website. The advice includes information for...
The Future of ageing looks bleak without better planning
The International Longevity Centre recently launched a new report which argues that our ageing society offers significant social and economic opportunities but...
Free online seminar for SAIF Members on using social media
Social media is becoming increasingly important and funeral directors are starting to use it to promote themselves online. At...
Study shows drastic measures needed to pay for funerals
Research from the British Seniors Insurance Agency has shown that British consumers have had to take drastic measures to...
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency warnings about scam emails
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is aware that some members of the public have had emails claiming to be...