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New website for The Institute of Civil Funerals

The Institute of Civil Funerals (IoCF) was established in 2004 to promote the quality of civil funeral ceremonies in the UK through the professional development of its members and the ongoing monitoring and regulation of their work. There is currently no professional regulation for civil funeral celebrants and there has been a steady increase in […]

Host a CupCake day to beat dementia: 14th June 2018

This is how you can help Dementia Friends by hosting a cupcake day: Sign up to host a Cupcake Day and receive your free fundraising kit in the post Set the date: Cupcake Day is 14 June, but you can host yours any day that suits you Decide when and where to host your day: […]

SAIF Full Member in N. Ireland

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director with offices in Co.Armagh and Co.Down. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF welcomes new member Taylor’s Funeral Directors in Dorridge, Sollihul

Taylor`s Funeral Directors opened its doors in August 2017, owned by Sam and Helen Taylor.  Sam has extensive experience within the industry working for one of the larger corporations for 8 years and then becoming a carriage master for 2 years serving the West Midlands. With the acquisition of one of the local funeral directors […]

Join SAIF at Tiverton, Pencoed, Belfast or Doncaster

Learn about: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Gaining a competitive edge by offering our best in class bereavement counselling service SAIF Care SAIF’s strategic partnership with Alzheimer’s Society at: Tiverton on 22nd May Pencoed 23rd May Belfast 30th May Doncaster 5th June

SAIF Full Member in Westcliffe on Sea

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director based in Westcliffe on Sea. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Member MK Ginder & Sons Golf Day 13th July

SAIF Member MK Ginder & Sons will be holding their 7th annual Golf Day on 13th July at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club in Harpenden. The event is organised to fundraise for the charity Group B Strep Support, which works to stop GBS infections in babies. For further information, contact Daniel Ginder.

In Mental Health Awareness Week learn how to reduce stress for your staff.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Mind is focusing on helping employees and employers create a mentally healthy workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. They offer a range of information, guidance and support on how you can achieve this. ACAS also offer information and help for employers trying to reduce stress in the workplace.

SAIF Meeting in Belfast on 30th May

SAIF will be hosting a regional meeting at the Dunsilly Hotel, Belfast on 30th May for funeral director members, associates and funeral directors looking at SAIF membership.

It’s Dying Matters Week – what can you do in your community?

Every year in May, Dying Matters hosts an Awareness Week to place the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement firmly on the national agenda. This year, events are happening from 14th to the 20th of May with the theme: “What Can You Do… in your community?” “Every death affects people differently. We’re often […]

TeamEva – The 3 Peaks Challenge

Manager of SAIFInsure, Brian Hart, is organising a Three Peaks Challenge to support TeamEva in their ambitious target of raising £100,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital.  The charity is SAIF National President’s Charity of the Year 2018/19. Brian has gathered a number of “volunteers” from around the profession and the plan is to start around […]

SAIF is visiting Tiverton on 22nd May and Pencoed on 23rd May

SAIF Members near Tiverton and Pencoed are welcome to join us for our regional meetings which will cover: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Gaining a competitive edge by offering SAIF Care, our best in class bereavement counselling service SAIF’s strategic partnership with Alzheimer’s Society Business benefits through becoming a dementia […]

SAIF Members – GDPR Consent form deadline is 11th May

SAIF Members are reminded that their GDPR consent form must be returned to SAIF Business Centre by 11th May. Members were emailed the consent form last week.  If you have any problems locating the email, please contact us on 01279 726777.

SAIF Members – Can you help make Dementia Action Week even bigger?

Dementia Awareness Week has now changed to become Dementia Action Week (DAW) and takes place from 21st to 27th May. Raising awareness and offering support will always be important, but it’s time we all act to make change happen for people affected by dementia. This DAW, people are asked to unite and take actions big and small […]

Can you support SAIF’s Charity of the Year GOSH?

SAIF National President 2018/19, Alun Tucker, has chosen to support Great Ormond Street Hospital. Colleague Jamie West and his wife Jade have received tremendous support from the hospital since their daughter Eva was born in October last year. The ambitious challenge to raise £100,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was a pledge made by […]

SAIF Full Member Applicant, Faringdon

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Full Member Application in Abergavenny

SAIF has received an application from a funeral director based in Abergavenny. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

GDPR FAQ Leaflet

Following joint consultation with the NAFD, Golden Charter and Ecclesiastical Planning Services we have issued a GDPR FAQ Leaflet, which can be located in the members’ secure area under GDPR Resources.

Learn more about GDPR, SAIF Care and Dementia Friends at SAIF’s Newmarket meeting

As a funeral director, your focus is to support your clients in their hour of need. SAIF is here to help support your business through a constantly changing business environment.  Join our regional meetings to gain information and updates on: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Funeral Planning Authority Gaining a […]

Making our funeral businesses a SAIF place for clients with dementia

Article written by SAIF Member, Chris Parker F.SAIF, SAIF Past President and Dementia Friends Champion Dementia Friends training for SAIF Members As I write this there are 850, 000 people in the UK who are living with dementia. A figure expected to rise to a million within a few short years. Our children and grandchildren have […]

New SAIF Applicant in Southall, Middlesex

SAIF has received an application from a funeral directors in Southall, Middlesex Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Cremation forms available in Welsh

SAIF Business Centre has been informed by the Ministry of Justice that Welsh/English bilingual cremation forms and Welsh translations of the cremation guidance are now available here.  English forms and guidance can be found here.          

SAIF Applicant in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

SAIF has received an application from a funeral directors in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

New SAIF Applicant in Colne, Lancashire

SAIF has received an application from a funeral directors in Colne, Lancashire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Associate & Full Member Applications (various locations)

SAIF has received applications from 2 associates based in Gloucester and 3 funeral directors based in North Wales, Shopshire and Herefordshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Applicant in Ashton-on-Mersey

SAIF has received an application from a funeral directors in Ashton-on-Mersey, Sale. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

New SAIF Application in Prestatyn

SAIF has received a full application from a funeral director  in Prestatyn. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

Health & Safety advice for SAIF Members: First Aid Leaflet Revised

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has updated some of its guidance material that covers first aid at work. The revised document, which may be downloaded here, now includes guidance on automated external defibrillators. It is advisable to keep a copy of the leaflet in the first aid boxes as a basic guide to first aid […]

Learn more about the GDPR and SAIF Care at our meetings in Durham and Haydock

As a funeral director, your focus is to support your clients in their hour of need. SAIF is here to help support your business through a constantly changing business environment.  Join our regional meetings to gain information and updates on: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Funeral Planning Authority Gaining a […]

Warning for SAIF Members about advertising in healthcare publications

SAIF Business Centre thanks Kane Family Funerals in Bradford for bringing to our attention an advertising group which states that it publishes in healthcare outlets. The company were led to believe that they’d be advertising in a publication which would be available at many of her local community’s health outlets.  It turned out that the […]

Grief counselling – what to expect

SAIF thanks Luella Glover Wilson of Professional Help for this article: If you have never experienced counselling before, the idea can be a little daunting at first. You might be feeling lost and vulnerable and you really want to feel better and counselling is supposed to help – but you find yourself anxious and unsure about […]

SAIF Members in the North West – join us in Haydock on 11th April

If you’re a SAIF Member or a funeral company looking to join SAIF in the north west, join us for an informative evening over a two course meal at The Mercure Hotel, Haydock just minutes off Junction 23 of the M6. We’ll be covering these topics: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation […]

Draft guidance on Cremation Regulation Changes for SAIF Members

Following previous information on the changes being introduced in April 2018, we have uploaded these guides from the Ministry of Justice: Draft amended Applicants Guidance on Cremation Draft amended – Crematorium managers – guidance on cremation regulations and forms Draft amended – Crematorium medical referees – guidance on cremation forms Draft amended – Funeral directors […]

Invitation to SAIF Members in the North East – Join us in Durham on 10th April

If you’re a SAIF Member or a funeral company looking to join SAIF in the north east, join us for an informative evening over a two course meal at Ramside Hall Hotel just outside Durham. We’ll be covering these topics: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Funeral Planning Authority Gaining a […]

SAIF Member JJ Burgess & Sons offers free bereavement counselling to clients

JJ Burgess is the latest SAIF Member to gain press coverage from the new bereavement counselling service, SAIF Care, a new service provided by SAIF.  Read here how the Hertfordshire based company is gaining a competitive edge by offering SAIF Care. SAIF Members – find out how you can offer SAIF Care.

Learn more about SAIF Care and The GDPR at SAIF’s Regional Meetings

As a funeral director, your focus is to support your clients in their hour of need. SAIF is here to help support your business through a constantly changing business environment.  Join our regional meetings to gain information and updates on: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Funeral profession regulation changes Funeral Planning Authority Gaining a […]

SAIF Applicants in Erdington and Croydon

SAIF has received full applications from funeral directors in Erdington and Croydon and an associate application from a Company in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

SAIF Membership Information update

Following our AGM on 10th March, the Members’ area has been updated with: Changes to Articles and Rules & By-Laws 2018 Annual Report Members will need to login to the Members’ area to view these reports.  If you have any questions, please contact SAIF Business Centre on 0345 230 6777.  

SAIF Member in Seaton, Devon offers clients free bereavement counselling

SAIF Member Hansfords Funeral Service in Seaton, Devon is now providing their clients with SAIF Care, a free bereavement counselling service. SAIF Care’s counselling is available through a telephone helpline, email advice and six face-to-face sessions.  Learn more about Hansfords’ service.

SAIF Full Member Applications

SAIF has received full applications from funeral directors in Norwich, Horsforth, Scarborough, Blyth, Edgware, Glasgow and Inverclyde, and an application for probationary membership from a funeral director in Bollington. Please log onto the members area and visit the ‘membership pending’ page to see further details.

‘Green’ funerals are growing

Black might be the traditional sombre hue associated with funerals, but today, a growing number of people are opting to put a bit more colour into their final send off by ‘going green’.  Green or eco-friendly funerals are becoming increasingly popular as people’s personal concern for the environment is also reflected in the way they […]

SAIF welcomes (back) Alun Tucker as National President

SAIF members enjoyed a fantastic weekend at The Grand Hotel in Brighton to congratulate and thank outgoing National President Paul Bowley and his partner Davina Docherty.  In addition to the Annual General Meeting, the event featured a range of educational and informative seminars plus plenty of time to let their hair down at an ‘Evening […]

SAIF AGM Banquet Weekend is here!

SAIF wishes a safe journey to our Members travelling to Brighton for our AGM Banquet Weekend.  Here’s a reminder of the weekend’s itinerary: Friday 9th March 12.00 – 13.30 Associates Lunch (Invitation only) 14:00 – 15.00 Seminar: Developing a Dementia Friendly Business 15.00 – 15.30 Refreshments 15.30 – 16.30 Seminar: Regulation of Funeral Planning Market […]

SAIF Member JJ Burgess helps boost mental wellbeing

This article was written by Justin Burgess of JJ Burgess for SAIFinsight magazine. Following the tragic loss of three playing members of my rugby club, Welwyn, in Hertfordshire, in 18 months through suicide, I felt we had a social responsibility to offer support, guidance and a friendly ear to one another to do our utmost […]

Payroll help for small businesses from HMRC in March

Get ahead with the upcoming April 2018 payroll changes and other key topics with HMRC online help. Getting payroll information right: Make sure your payroll runs smoothly by providing accurate information to HMRC. Join this webinar to find out more. We‌dn‌esd‌ay 7 March – m‌id‌da‌y to 1‌p‌m          Book now Employers – what’s new for 2018: An […]

Scam alert from SAIF member about High Court ruling

SAIF thanks member Allwood of Totnes for information about a scam call they received from someone claiming to be Stephen King from Worcester Combined Court. The man claimed that the company owed £2999.65 to the Business Directory, and that, since they hadn’t responded to any communications, a case was being made against them in the ‘High Court’.  […]

Last chance to book places for SAIF AGM Banquet Weekend events

Don’t miss out on the activities at SAIF’s AGM Banquet Weekend at Brighton from 9th to 11th March. Book your places for seminars: Friday 9th March 2.00pm – 3.00pm  Alzheimer’s: Dementia Friendly Business by Vicky Walker 3.30pm – 4.30pm  Regulation of Funeral Plan Marketing by Graham McAusland Saturday 10th March 12 noon GDPR by Golden Charter Book your places […]

Framework for disposal of the dead

Modernising the legal framework for disposal of the dead is among the projects announced last month by the Law Commission of England and Wales. The Commission has set out its 13th Programme of Law Reform – a list of 14 projects which the Government has a “serious intention” to reform – and among them is […]