Monthly Archives: November 2018
Prospective new member in Carlisle, Cumbria
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member in Carlisle, Cumbria Please log onto the members area and...
SAIF’s response to the CMA interim report on the funeral sector
Comments to SAIF Members from Chief Executive Terry Tennens: Today, the profession we cherish has received a wake-up call....
Important reminders from SAIFinsure
SAIF thanks Brian Hart of SAIFinsure for highlighting the following issues which SAIF members need to be aware of,...
SAIF Subscriptions for 2019 are being posted
SAIF Business Centre is posting Annual Subscription Renewal packs during the week of 26th November. Payment is due by...
Prospective new members in Hitchin and Newcastle under Lyme
SAIF has received an application from 2 prospective members in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire Please log onto...
Smiles & Tears Gift Box launched by Norfolk based child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey
Norfolk based child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey, have recently launched the Smiles & Tears Gift Box, an idea developed...
Bookings open for SAIF’s 2019 AGM Banquet Weekend
Plans are well underway for a fantastic weekend on 29th to 31st March at the Crowne Plaza Resort in...
Prospective new members in Carlisle & Stourbridge
SAIF has received applications from a prospective member in Cumbria and Stourbridge Please log onto the members area and visit...
Tuesday 27th November is Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is the day to do good stuff for charity. It arrived in the UK in 2014 and...
IFD College announces new training partnership with BIFD
The Independent Funeral Director’s (IFD) College and British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) have teamed up to simplify the...
SAIF Members note new password system
In the next week, SAIF will be introducing a new password system for logging into the Members’ area of...
Prospective new member in Norwich, Norfolk
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member in Norwich, Norfolk Please log onto the members area and visit...
Church of England Parochial fees update for 2019
The Church of England Table of Parochial Fees (including for Funerals, Burials and Monuments), has been updated to take...
Buy your copy of best selling book by SAIF Member
If you’re looking for information on how to help families better personalise funerals, this great new book by Sarah Jones,...
Prospective new member in Uttoexeter, Staffordshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member in Uttoexeter, Staffordshire Please log onto the members area and visit...
The changing colours of funerals by Paul Allcock
SAIF thanks Past President Paul Allcock for this month’s ponderings on changes happening within the funeral profession: Black or...
SAIF Members in Wales – get ready to sparkle at the Christmas Meeting on 30th November
SAIF members in Wales are warmly invited to the annual meeting and Christmas Dinner in Wales. This year’s event...
SAIF prospective member in West Midlands
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member with branches in Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Cradley Heath and Stourbridge,...
Stay up to date with HMRC free online support
As we’ve highlighted on many previous posts, there is an abundance of online information and guidance available from Her...
New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child
New workplace rights to give paid leave to those who have suffered the loss of a child and ensure...
SAIF Members invited to BIFD Meeting at Resomation, Leeds
SAIF Members are warmly invited to join the BIFD as they enjoy a presentation and tour of Resomation, Natural...
Prospective new member in Caldicot, Monmouthshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member in Caldicot, Monmouthshire Please log onto the members area and visit...
SAIF teams up with National Counselling Society to improve bereavement support
A new partnership between two leading professional associations aims to improve counselling and support offered to people following a...
New Medical Examiners will be implemented in two phases
The UK Government announced in the summer of 2018 that the Medical Examiner (ME) implementation plan will commence in...
SAIF members join forces to preserve independence
SAIF Member Redscar Funeral Home in Preston recently merged with SAIF Member R Banks & Sons (Funerals) Ltd in...
SAIF’s Excellent Education Day in Leicester
Around 140 funeral director members, associate members, speakers and staff attended SAIF’s excellent Education Day at Leicester Tigers Rugby Football...
