Monthly Archives: July 2020
Prospective new member in Worcester
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Worcester with branches in Shropshire and Worcester...
Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Information from Her Majesty’s Revenues & Customs From 1 August there will be changes affecting the grant employers can...
Prospective new member in Lancashire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Lancashire .Please log onto the members area...
Creating Covid-19 secure workplaces
Information from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) HSE has produced guidance on social distancing in the workplace, with...
Rules for funerals around the UK as of 23/7/20
Here are the current rules relating to the individual areas of the UK: England Funeral directors and their clients...
HMRC Help for businesses
Her Majesty’s Revenues & Collections (HMRC) are running webinars to explain changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and...
NHS Test and Trace template for SAIF members
SAIF and DMAG for England have proposed that chief mourners or funeral applicants are responsible for the collection of...
‘Marketing for funeral directors during a national emergency’ – webinar on 23rd July
SAIF’s PR consultant Mark Binnersley will present a webinar entitled ‘Marketing for funeral directors during a national emergency’ at 2 pm...
Measure your employees’ stress levels with tool from HSE
Every employer has a legal duty to assess and protect employees from work-related stress under the Management of Health...
Scottish funeral guidance updated
The Scottish Burial & Cremation Team has updated its guidance documents to coincide with the wider changes that have...
Prospective new member in Llanrwst, Wales
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Llanrwst, Wales with branches in Colwyn BayPlease...
Christians working with the bereaved
Transform Work UK are pleased to announce a new sector group called ‘Christians Working With the Bereaved.’ The group...
Prospective new member in Staffordshire
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Lichfield, Staffordshire with a branch in Tamworth...
SAIF Webinar – Marketing help for funeral directors 23rd July
‘Marketing for funeral directors during a national emergency’ – webinar with Mark Binnersley, SAIF’s PR consultant at 2 pm on Thursday...
Prospective new member in North Lincolnshire
SAIF has received applications from a prospective new member based in North Lincolnshire.Please log onto the members area and...
New survey considers end of life care experiences during Covid-19
The University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool and Palliative Care Institiute have launched a study into the experiences of...
Online bereavement training from SAIF Member
SAIF Member Rosedale Funeral Home is planning a series of online courses for supporting bereaved people. All courses take...
SAIF Member in Northern Ireland? Stay connected at our online meeting.
This year instead of our usual regional meetings, we’re providing online support for members. We can’t be there in...
Scotland’s Test & Protect comes into effect today
Scotland’s ‘Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance on collection of customer and visitor contact details’ comes into effect today....
Scottish government announces new funeral guidance
Changes from 10th July From 10th July, face coverings were made mandatory in Scotland in shops, retail settings and...
Updated guidance for managing funerals – England, NI & Wales
England On 9th July the UK Government issued updated guidance with regard to who can attend a funeral in...
New guidance affecting funeral numbers
SAIF is pleased to see clarification from the Government that funerals can be attended by up to 30 people...
Mental health support for Scotland’s funeral profession
The coronavirus outbreak has changed daily life for funeral professionals everywhere and it’s had a real impact on how...
SAIF Scotland members online meeting 9th July
As the country gradually eases out of lockdown, hopefully for most of us the busiest spell is now behind...
Help bereaved youngsters find “A Better Place”
Based on her experiences of losing her father, Alyson Marsh has written and illustrated a beautiful book called ‘A...
SAIF funeral directors go above and beyond during Covid-19
Pandemic restrictions have introduced limitations on how funerals can be run and how families and friends can support each...