New course training dates
We’re excited to announce our upcoming training courses. This is the perfect opportunity to plan for your future career goals before the year ends. We design and deliver training programmes to individuals and groups whether you’re new to the industry or want to upskill. Our Introductory to Basic Mortuary Care course date has been set. […]
Time for a holiday?
After a couple of years where taking an actual holiday didn’t seem feasible, many of us are looking forward to a well earned break. IFISS is here to help your organisation with holiday relief, but you’ll need to get in touch quick – next year is filling up fast! How IFISS can help With many […]
Building Resilience in the Workplace
At IFISS we value the work everyone does in this industry and know how important it is to look after yourself so you can continue the job you were meant to do, Funeral care. With our Building Resilience in the Workplace course, we can help you move forward after the tough pandemic years. The pandemic […]
Buddy Up
For those in the funeral industry, juggling training your staff while also conducting funerals can become tricky. That’s where IFISS training services are beneficial to both employers and employees. Offsite training courses can be excellent for those entering or upskilling in the funeral industry, however, this format isn’t always practical. Trainees may struggle to apply […]
Royal Melbourne Hospital Transfer Restrictions
The Royal Melbourne Hospital have some restrictions for Transfers. Please see the message below: There is going to be a restriction in access to the Morgue vehicle parking bays at Royal Melbourne Hospital from the 3rd of May until the 30th of June 2022. Please see attached our Works Alert and Temporary New Procedure for Morgue vehicles during this time. […]
Independent Funeral Industry Support Services (IFISS) Course Training Dates
Find out when you can join us and expand your knowledge of the funeral industry: Hearse FDA and Hearse Driver course Date: Friday 17th June and Saturday 18th June Time: Two Day Course Where: IFISS This two-day course is ideal for both those in the funeral industry and those looking to become part of the […]
Don’t forget to join us for our free bbq to say thank you to everyone in the funeral industry.
Dear Friends of IFISS and all other funeral industry colleagues, We are looking forward to seeing you all at the IFISS Thank you Picnic! If you have not already registered for your free ticket, please do it soon. If you have staff or working associates from the industry, please forward this email onto them so they can come and […]
Join us for a free bbq to say thank you to everyone in the funeral industry.
There’s no doubt this year has once again started off challenging. The funeral industry is one that often goes unthanked. It hasn’t always been easy, but the efforts shown by all of you, especially in recent months demonstrate that we’re an amazing industry, filled with everyday people doing extraordinary things. So, IFISS Team Support would […]
Pressure point
The pressure of the pandemic hasn’t eased for the funeral industry. In fact, many mortuaries including IFISS have been at maximum holding capacity. So what has caused these capacity issues and how can those working in the industry remain resilient under the extra pressures? What’s caused the extra pressure?Although the pandemic is entering its third […]
IFISS Update – Transfers into IFISS
Dear friends of IFISS, We wish to advise you that our mortuary is currently at maximum holding capacity. This means that you must call to arrange a day and time for your client to be brought into our care prior to arranging their transfer. An urgent collection time will also be required. We shall keep you updated if there are any […]