Join IAOPCC

Classification and Definition of Membership Opportunities:  The IAOPCC considers a Pet Cemetery to be a full service Cemetery/Crematory/Funeral Home or any one of the three, or an acceptable related business such as an agency or not-for-profit society or association.  There are three classes of membership:  Regular, Supplier, and Affiliate.  Application for Membership does not guarantee approval.

OPTION I: 

 Regular Membership: Click here to download application.

Regular Membership is afforded to those who currently own and operate a Pet Cemetery/Crematory/Funeral Home business.  Regular Membership dues are $250.00 per year.  A one time Initiation Fee of $100.00 is charged for all New Members.

Regular membership is subject to the following:

  • Completion of both Parts I and II of the Prospective Pet Cemeterian Seminar OR the registered attendance at a minimum of one IAOPCC National Meeting of two meetings immediately following membership approval, AND
  • The submission of Self Evaluation Form indicating adequate experience and knowledge concerning the operation of a pet cemetery and/or crematory.

OPTION II: 

Affiliate Membership:   Click here to download application.

Affiliate membership is afforded to those who are interested in beginning a Pet Cemetery/Crematory/Funeral Home business.   Affiliate Membership dues are $250.00 per year, limited to three (3) years.

An Affiliate Membership is subject to the following:

  • Affiliate membership is limited to three (3) years;
  • Affiliate membership must be converted to a regular membership immediately upon active ownership and/or the operation of a Pet Cemetery, Pet Crematory, and/or Pet Funeral Home business. The Regular Membership Initiation Fee of $100.00 is due and  payable at that time;
  • Affiliate members do not have voting rights;
  • An Affiliate is expected to attend at least one National IAOPCC meeting of the next two meetings following Affiliate Membership approval.

OPTION III: 

Supplier Membership:  Click here to download application.

Supplier membership is afforded to those in the business of providing products and/or services to the Pet Aftercare Industry.  A Supplier Member has the right, and is encouraged, to use the IAOPCC logo on advertising, stationary, and other printed materials.   A Supplier Membership will be entitled to all of the benefits offered by IAOPCC including referrals, listings, special advertising rates in the News & Views, the right to participate in special mailings, and other promotional actions that IAOPCC may offer from time to time.    Supplier Membership dues are $300.00 annually.   A one time Initiation Fee of $100.00 is charged for all New Supplier Members.

A Supplier  Membership is subject to the following:

  • A Supplier Member has all the rights of a Regular IAOPCC Member with the following exceptions:
  • Supplier Members do not have voting rights;
  • Supplier Members are not allowed to serve on the IAOPCC Board of Directors;
  • IAOPCC Supplier Members are encouraged to attend and display at least one IAOPCC annual meeting in the ensuing two (2) years.