Monthly Archives: July 2019
Prospective new member in Manchester.
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Tyldesley, Manchester. Please log onto the members area...
SAIF Member Daniel Robinson & Sons expand
Long standing SAIF Member, Daniel Robinson & Sons, have recently improved two of their branches. In Halstead, Essex, they...
New form for SAIF Scotland members
SAIF has have received instructions and a form for returning ashes to a cremation authority. The information has been...
Prospective new member in Newcastle upon Tyne
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Please log onto the members...
Need professional training for your funeral staff?
The Independent Funeral Director’s College has updated the schedule of training courses to include a wide range of courses...
Prospective new member in Durham
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Bishop Auckland, Durham Please log onto the members...
CBCE 2019
Pictured in the centre on the back row is SAIF’s National President, Jim Auld, who attended the recent Cremation...
Are you ready for digital VAT?
SAIF has been contacted by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs about Making Tax Digital for VAT. Make sure you...
Guidelines for the Children Funeral Fund
The Children Funeral Fund came into force on 23rd July 2019 and covers funerals for children up to the...
Prospective new member in Cornwall
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Mullion, Cornwall. Please log onto the members area...
Competition & Markets Authority new consultation
The CMA would like to understand the nature and extent of any arrangements (formal or informal) between local organisations...
Lead Medical Examiner for Wales
SAIF has received the following information from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership: (Welsh version below) NHS Wales Shared Services...
Prospective new members in Ashbourne & Llandudno
SAIF has received applications from prospective members based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and Llandudno, Conwy. Please log onto the members...
Children’s Funeral Fund
SAIF’s Chief Executive, Terry Tennens, attended a meeting with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) on 16th July discussing the...
SAIF welcomes Government announcement on Funeral Expenses
We welcome today’s announcement by Will Quince, Minister for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance, on speeding up Funeral...
Research report: Death in people aged 75 years and older in England 2017
The National End of Life Intelligence Network has released a new report, entitled Death in people aged 75 years...
Prospective new members in Aberdeenshire & Barnstaple
SAIF has received applications from prospective members based in Bickington, Barnstaple and Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Please log onto the members...
Scottish members – have you completed the Code of Practice consultation?
The Scottish Government welcomes comments on its draft Code of Practice. SAIF strongly encourages Members to take part in the...
Cremation Society elects new Chair
The Cremation Society has elected Professor Hilary J Grainger OBE as the new Chair with effect from 3 July...
Prospective new member in N. Ireland
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Co. Armagh, N. Ireland. Please log onto the...
Need advice about funerals?
SAIF has created a no-nonsense guide to understanding the funeral process. FuneralAdvice.org provides simple advice about funerals, funeral directors...
IFD College Course Schedule
The Autumn/Winter Schedule for the IFD College has now been published. Please check the Events page of this website...
SAIF Member MK Ginder presents their Charity Golf Day 12th July
Prospective new members in West Midlands, Hampshire & Warwickshire.
SAIF has received applications from prospective members based in Bordon, Hampshire / Alton, Hampshire / Coventry, West Midlands &...
SAIF Members Webinar 10th July
Are you using SAIF Care bereavement service to help your clients through their most difficult times? Are you also...
Prospective New Associate in Gloucestershire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective associate member based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Please log onto the members...
Suicide Bereavement’s International Conference – 25th September, Manchester
Dr Sharon McDonnell of Suicide Bereavement UK presented at SAIF’s Education Day in 2017 and funeral directors were instrumental...
Prospective New Member in Scarborough and Associate in Market Drayton.
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire and an Associate in Market...
Prospective New Member in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in Brunswick Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Please log onto the members...
SAIF voices funeral poverty concerns
Some excellent points were made at the Commons’ Work and Pensions Committee meeting last week by SAIF Government Liaison...
Children’s Funeral Fund in England
The Prime Minister has intervened to establish the Children’s Funeral Fund for England (CFF). Under the scheme, bereaved parents,...
SAIF Chief Executive offers insights on the future of funeral directing at CBCE
SAIF’s Chief Executive Terry Tennens today spoke to a packed hall of delegates at the Cremation and Burial Communication...
Prospective new member in York
SAIF has received an application from a prospective member based in York, North Yorkshire. Please log onto the members...
Competition and Markets review of funeral profession
The CMA would like to understand the nature and extent of any arrangements (formal or informal) between local organisations...
BMA Update
GP fees for completing Cremation Forms 4 & 5 will not increase this year, remaining at £82 per form....
