Monthly Archives: June 2017
Captain Joe still sailing – beware of this funeral scam
SAIF Business Centre is continuing to hear from members about Captain Joe or James and his unfortunate wives who...
SAIFCharter Chairman to Pedal to Paris
SAIFCharter Chairman Julian Walker will pedal the Royal British Legion London to Paris challenge from 31st August. The event...
Useful link for organising repatriation
SAIF Business Centre thanks Keith Barron at Thomas Furber & Sons in Birmingham for sending this link to a...
SAIF Member Arka Original Funerals features in BBC World Service programme
SAIF Member Arka Original Funerals in Brighton were featured in a recent BBC World Service radio programme. In the...
Give safely to support those affected by recent events
We’ve all been shocked and saddened by the recent tragedies and many people are moved to give money to...
SAIFSupport webinar recording now available
SAIF’s recent webinar on Self-Care and the role of SAIFSupport with Catherine Betley of Professional Help is now available to...
Mortuary arrangements for the West Sussex Coroner
SAIF Business Centre has received the following information from Margaret Butler of the West Sussex Coroner’s and Registration Service:...
10 years anniversary for SAIF Member Sullivan & Son
Sullivan & Son Independent Funeral Service in Dover recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Owner Paul Sullivan started in the...
SAIF offers condolences to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire
On behalf of SAIF and our members, we offer our condolences to the families of those who tragically lost...
UK employees taking fewer sick days but long-term conditions account for 50% of absence
FitForWork highlighted a recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that workers in the UK are taking...
New SAIFINSURE
SAIF Business Centre is pleased to announce that Brian Hart of Unicorn Insurance Brokers is now running SAIFINSURE. Brian...
Never presume! Recommendations from an experienced funeral director
I have just had one of those occasions where I didn’t heed the advice that I regularly give to...
How to pay for a funeral
When organising the funeral of a loved one during the difficult time of bereavement, the last thing any of...
SAIF Members’ free webinar on 14th June
SAIF will be holding a webinar for members on 14th June at 11-12 pm. We’re delighted that Catherine Betley of Professional...
Funeral review website
The June issue of The Funeral Service Journal (FSJ) reports an example of a ‘scam’ focussed on the funeral profession...
New guide to understanding the UK’s free mental health helplines
SAIF has been informed about a new online guide by Cassiobury Court which aims to make sense of the UK’s...
Visit SAIF at the NFE
If you’re visiting the National Funeral Exhibition this week, why not join SAIF on stand H2 435 for coffee...
Pay your employees the right amount – HMRC webinars this week
Get a better understanding of statutory payments with help from HMRC, join this week’s webinars. Statutory Sick Pay: HMRC will take...
Deadline for Scottish Government consultation among funeral directors is 9th June
The Scottish Government is seeking the views of funeral directors on The Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2017. Although the changes...
SAIF remembers Supporter Clifford James Sendell
Clifford James Sendell, who was known as Cliff, owned C & O J Sendell Funeral Services, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend....
SAIF Member Faces Three Peaks Challenge
On June 19th SAIF Member Andrew Bingham and two mates are attempting the National Three Peaks, which entails climbing the largest...