Monthly Archives: February 2018
Framework for disposal of the dead
Modernising the legal framework for disposal of the dead is among the projects announced last month by the Law...
SAIF announces 2018 Golf Match between SAIF Funeral Directors and SAIF Associates
We’re excited to announce the 2018 SAIF Golf match between SAIF Funeral Directors and SAIF Associates. If you would...
SAIF Members – join us for the AGM in Brighton on 10th March
SAIF’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 10th March at The Grand Hotel, Brighton from 9.30 am....
GDPR webinar recording available to SAIF Members
A recording of February’s webinar with Louise Love of Golden Charter is now available for SAIF members to watch. ...
SAIF Member features in BBC documentary ‘The Youngertakers’
Information from SAIFinsight: A young businessman and independent funeral director has taken a starring role in a new BBC...
SAIF AGM papers available online for members
Documents for SAIF’s Annual General Meeting are now available for members to read. Simply login to the Members’ area...
SAIF Members can now offer best in class bereavement care with SAIF Care
SAIF thanks Catherine Betley of Professional Help for this blog. The SAIF Care service opened to member subscriptions at...
Deaths involving malnutrition are increasing. What’s the cause?
A recent report from The Office of National Statistics (ONS) showed that the number of people dying in hospital...
SAIF Associate Member introduces the environmentally friendly wreath
SAIF Associate Member Secure Haven Urns and Keepsakes Ltd has introduced the Limbo Green Memory Wreath, a new concept...
SAIF Associate Member in Washington, Tyne & Wear
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate company in Washington, Tyne & Wear Please log onto the...
SAIF Full Member in Erdington
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Erdington. Please log onto the members area and visit...
Do you need professional training in funeral directing skills?
Do you need professional training in a wide range of funeral related skills? The Independent Funeral Directors’ (IFD) College...
SAIF Full Member in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire Please log onto the members area and...
SAIF Full Member in Lee, London
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Lee, London Please log onto the members area and...
SAIF Full Member in Golborne
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Golborne Please log onto the members area and visit...
SAIF Full Member in Salisbury
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Salisbury Please log onto the members area and visit...
SAIF Full Member in Bournemouth
SAIF has received an application from a funeral director in Bournemouth. Please log onto the members area and visit...
Help for SAIF Members facing problems with GPs
SAIF has often been contacted by members who have problems with GPs refusing to travel to verify and certify...
Funeral Planning Authority will present at SAIF’s AGM on 9th March
SAIF’s Chief Executive Terry Tennens encourages SAIF Members to join us on Friday 9th March to hear a presentation...
Free training on GDPR for SAIF Members today at 2pm
SAIF Members are able to join our webinar this afternoon at 2pm on GDPR. Louise Love of Golden Charter...
Notice of SAIF’s AGM on 10th March
SAIF’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 10th March at The Grand Hotel, Brighton from 9.30 am....
Impact of the Autumn 2017 Budget for SAIF Members
Important updates from the Autumn 2017 Budget: National Living Wage increase from April 2018 for employees aged 25 and...
Book your places for SAIF’s AGM Banquet Weekend 9th to 11th March
SAIF’s AGM Banquet Weekend will take place at the Grand Hotel, Brighton from 9th to 11th March, with a...
What does the funeral provide for the bereaved? Thoughts from SAIF’s Paul Allcock.
Some years ago I wrote a document entitled ‘What the funeral provides for the bereaved’. This I wrote with...
GDPR question and answer session for SAIF Members on 14th February
Recognising the huge impact which the GDPR will have on our members, we are holding another session on the...
HMRC help with payroll changes
Her Majesty’s Revenue Collection (HMRC) is running a series of webinars to provide an overview of changes affecting payroll for...
Lone working information for SAIF Members
SAIF has provided a help sheet to guide members on safety for lone workers. The information provides help on...
SAIF’s new president for 2018-19
It is with regret that for personal reasons, 1st Vice President Gary Staker has chosen not to stand as...
SAIF Members be prepared for increased tribunal claims in 2018
In 2017 the Supreme Court decided the tribunal fee regime was unlawful. Since 26 July 2017 employees no longer...
