Monthly Archives: December 2020
SAIF Member is awarded British Empire Medal
SAIF is delighted to report that Member Martin Rowley of Rowley and Sons Family Funeral Services in York has...
Appeals process for staff in critical services told to self-isolate
There is an appeals process for staff employed in critical services (which includes the funeral sector) who have been...
Changes to funerals in Tier 4
England – In Tier 4 areas, funerals can be attended by a maximum of 30 people and must only...
SAIF’s initial view on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s Final Report
To read the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s Final Report, at 494 pages plus 25 appendix documents, is a...
In time of test, family is best
SAIF thanks Paul Allcock for this blog. Paul is Past President, Government Liaison rep and long-standing member of the...
SAIF webinar recording now available
As part of our ongoing webinar series to help members move to online pricing, Greg Clay of Funeralguide gave...
Prospective new Probationary member in Devon
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new probationary member based in DevonPlease log onto the members area...
IFD College celebrates 25 years
Congratulations to the Independent Funeral Directors (IFD) College which is celebrating 25 years of training for the funeral profession....
Prospective new member in Merseyside
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Merseyside.Please log onto the members area and...
SAIF’s Christmas opening hours
Terry, Claire, Corinne, Sam, Maria and Angela wish our members all the best for the Christmas season. The office...
Keeping SAIF Members up-to-date on Brexit
The team at SAIF Business Centre is closely following the Brexit negotiations and analysing developments for any possible impacts...
Message from The White Dove Company
After several conversations with DEFRA regarding the Avian Influenza (bird flu), they have now updated their conditions so The...
Church of England Parochial Fees 2021
You may find the Church of England Parochial Fees 2021 using this link.
Message from The White Dove Company
Due to a serious outbreak of Avian Influenza – as from Monday 14th December 2020 all captive birds in...
SAIF Member Events
The winter months will undoubtedly be more challenging this year than in any previous one. In addition to expected...
Prospective new Associate member
SAIF has received an application from a prospective Associate member in London. Please log onto the members area and...
Prospective new member in Kent
SAIF has received an application from a prospective new member based in Kent.Please log onto the members area and...
Largest suicide bereavement survey discussed on BBC News
SAIF recently highlighted the ground-breaking research on suicide with the accounts of more than 7,000 people who have been...
National Grief Awareness Week 2nd to 8th December
This annual national event is driven by The Good Grief Trust, the UK’s leading umbrella charity, bringing all UK...
