Monthly Archives: October 2018
SAIF Members – are you confused about Statutory Payments?
Are you confused about Statutory Payments? Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs (HMRC) have produced some useful online resources: Online...
SAIF Members – is your ownership transparent to the public?
SAIF requires that ‘members must prominently display details of the ultimate ownership of their business both outside and inside...
Is the future of funeral directing in the classroom?
SAIF thanks Ollie Christophers of F Christophers & Son Ltd for this article Working in the funeral profession isn’t something...
SAIF’s response to the Competition & Markets Authority report on the funeral profession
The Competition and Markets Authority recently released the findings of its research into the funeral market, along with a...
SAIF Member raises record-breaking £43,000 for local children
Daniel Robinson & Sons in Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire, is better known for its reputation as a local independent family...
Last chance to buy tickets for SAIF’s Education Day
Time is running out to buy tickets for SAIF’s Education Day at Leicester Tigers Rugby Football ground on 31st...
SAIF responds to CMA consumer research findings
This week the Competition and Markets Authority released the findings of its research into the funeral market, along with...
SAIF Members – need help with getting PAYE right?
Do you need to find out about your PAYE filing obligations and getting payroll right? Try the multiple sources of online...
Learn from a Child Bereavement expert at SAIF’s Education Day
SAIF is delighted that Ann Chalmers, Chief Executive of Child Bereavement UK will be presenting at our Education Day...
SAIF welcomes Royal London’s Cost Index
2018 Funeral Cost Index shows independent funeral directors offer best value for money Royal London’s National Funeral Cost Index...
Prospective Associate Members in Somerset & Cheshire
SAIF has received applications from prospective members in Wellington, Somerset and Knotsford, Cheshire. Please log onto the members area...
Updated publication on managing risks of infection for funeral directors
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have updated their advice for those who work with the deceased. The updated...
Funeral plans: talk to a funeral director
We watched with interest ITV Tonight’s documentary on the pre-paid funeral plan market, broadcast on Thursday, October 11. The...
New online guide on managing sick pay
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have designed a new online guide for employers that’s interactive, easy to use...
The Funeral Poverty Question?
SAIF thanks Paul Allcock, Past President for his monthly blog. I constantly struggle with the term Funeral Poverty! What...
World Mental Health Day marked with a new Minister for Suicide Prevention
The Prime Minister also announced today that health minister Jackie Doyle-Price will become the UK’s first Minister for Suicide...
Prospective Members in Staffordshire and Cheshire
SAIF has received applications from prospective members in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire and Heaviley, Stockport. Please log onto the...
Prospective members in Wiltshire and County Tyrone
SAIF has received applications from prospective members in Calne, Wiltshire and County Tyrone. Please log onto the members area...
SAIF Members – do you face difficulties with conflict in families?
SAIF is delighted that legal expert Dr Heather Conway will be presenting at our Education Day in Leicester on...
SAIF’s National President supports Great Ormond Street Hospital
National President Alun Tucker has chosen his charity as the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Jamie and Jade West...
Have you renewed your IFD College annual Membership?
Don’t forget to return your completed form to the IFD College Administrator asap if you wish to continue membership...
Polstead Press announces backing for SAIFSupport
Polstead Press Ltd has announced its backing for SAIF Support, the free support service for SAIF members. The scheme...
