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.