Monthly Archives: December 2018
SAIF Subscriptions for 2019 are due today
We thank all of our members who have completed their subscriptions renewals for 2019 and remind all other members...
Happy Christmas to SAIF Members
SAIF wishes all our members a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2019, although we know for many...
The statistics of Christmas sprouts
Christmas statistics, and in particular, about Brussels sprouts, were featured in a recent article with BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright. Pete...
SAIF meets CMA to discuss their Interim Report
This week a delegation from SAIF met with the senior officers who conducted the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)...
Direct cremation or a simple funeral?
The last 12 months have seen many businesses promoting very strongly their offering of a direct cremation. Indeed, there are...
Competition & Market Authority’s Interim Report update
Dear SAIF Members, Last week we informed you about the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) Interim Report that was...
HMRC Guidance on paying staff over festive period
SAIF has received this guidance from HMRC: We know that some employers pay their employees earlier than usual during...
SAIF Subscriptions due on 31st December
We thank all of our members who have completed their subscriptions renewals for 2019 and remind all other members...
HMRC guidance on Statutory Sickness Pay
Do you know if your employees are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay? Whether you’re a new or experienced employer,...
Alun Tucker F.SAIF is new Chief Exec at FFMA
SAIF National President, Alun Tucker, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA). The FFMA...
Problems with Members’ login
Please accept our apologies but Members are currently unable to login to the Members’ area. This is due to...
Salford Council launches low cost funeral service
Salford City Council recently launched an affordable funeral service, which it claims will be £1,500 cheaper than the national...
SAIF Christmas opening hours
Our seasonal opening hours will be: Monday 24th December – 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Friday 28th December –...
Last posting dates for Christmas
Please note last posting dates for Christmas 2018 are: 18th December – 2nd class 20th December – 1st class...
SAIF announces toolkit to help your business stand out digitally
With intense competition from big budget large chains and agile start-ups, there has never been a greater need to ensure potential...
Festive fun had by SAIF Members at Wales Christmas meeting
SAIF Members enjoyed a fantastic Christmas meeting at St Mary’s Hotel, Pencoed last Friday. The venue provided an excellent meal...
SAIF Members promote the independent funeral way on BBC local radio stations
Funerals are a popular news item at the moment and some of our members were interview on BBC local...
