Monthly Archives: September 2016
World Suicide Prevention Campaign
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently organised the World Suicide Prevention...
Understanding and following procedures
I think I’m turning into a grumpy old man!! Last week I had the pleasure of reaching another milestone...
SAIF Regional Meeting at Reading
SAIF Members are invited to join us at our Regional Meeting on 5th October at AB Walker & Sons’...
Learn about Resomation at SAIF’s Education Day on 2nd November
Want to find out about Resomation? Sandy Sullivan of Resomation Ltd will outline this latest development in the funeral profession. ...
Did you miss SAIF’s recent webinar?
Last week, Chartered Accountant John Helps, presented an informative presentation online on financial management help for funeral directors. The...
SAIF Member John Harris interviewed on Radio 2
SAIF Member John Harris of T Cribb & Sons in London was interviewed on the Jeremy Vine Show on...
English skin cancer diagnosis rates double in 20 years
The Office for National Statistics recently published a report on skin cancer in England over 20 years. Taking out the...
Nigerian-based repatriation scam
SAIF Business Centre has been contacted by several members who have received an email from a certain Mr Paul...
Chicken pox and shingles – prevent the spread of infection
Chickenpox (known medically as varicella) is an illness that is common in children under the age of 10. Chickenpox...
Cremation Regulations Amendments 2016 will come into effect on 1st October
Following the government’s consultation on cremation, they have committed to a number of changes to infant cremation regulations and...
Business rates are changing
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is currently updating the rateable values of all non-domestic properties in England and Wales....
SAIF comments on funeral poverty debate in House of Commons
MP for Belfast East Gavin Robinson tabled a debate yesterday in the House of Commons that addressed concerns around funeral...
Find out the latest news on your Health & Safety obligations at SAIF’s Education Day on 2nd November.
Are you aware of the latest requirements your business needs to meet to comply with the latest Health &...
This is ‘Remember a charity in your will week’
2015 was a record year for charitable Wills, according to new data released to coincide with the sector’s annual...
Have you booked your place on SAIF’s accounting webinar?
Tomorrow SAIF will be hosting an online session covering common accounting problems faced by members. John Helps of Skingles,...
SAIF Special General Meeting
SAIF’s Special General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th October at 1.30 pm at the Hilton Hotel, Stansted...
A person’s preferred place to die often goes unrecorded in their notes
The NHS recently reported that a person’s preferred place to die often goes unrecorded in their notes. Most people...
Care and Dementia Show on 11th and 12th October
Training2Care are offering free spaces to SAIF members at this year’s Care and Dementia Show. The Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour...
Learn about Compliance and Risk at SAIF’s Education Day on 2nd November
Do you know the rules and regulations relating to web-cams and in-house camera surveillance? Are you aware that you have...
Need accounting help? Join SAIF’s webinar on 14th September
SAIF is delighted to host the next in our series of online information sessions for members. Most small businesses need accounting...
English skin cancer diagnosis rates double in 20 years
The Office for National Statistics recently published a report on skin cancer in England over 20 years. Taking out the...
How should I sit at my desk?
If you’ve got to sit at work, or if you simply want to, how exactly should you be sitting? ...
This is Organ Donation Week
This year’s Organ Donation Week is taking place this week Monday 5th and Sunday 11th September 2016. The event provides an...
SAIF Educational events approved by CPD Certification Service
SAIF is delighted that our educational events have been approved by CPD Certification Service. Members who attend regional meetings...
SAIF welcomes new member Ashbrooke Funeral Directors in Sunderland
With more than 35 years’ experience, Ashbrooke Funeral Directors in Sunderland is a specialist in offering burial, cremation and...
SAIF welcomes new member Ashbrooke Funeral Directors in Sunderland
With more than 35 years’ experience, Ashbrooke Funeral Directors in Sunderland is a specialist in offering burial, cremation and...
SAIF Educational events approved by CPD Certification Service
SAIF is delighted that our educational events have been approved by CPD Certification Service. Members who attend regional meetings...
