We, as a member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PET CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, engaged in the business of owning, operating and developing pet cemeteries and other activities incident thereto, and mindful of the public, and for the purpose of proclaiming our ideals for the benefit and the protection of the public, our employees, ourselves and our Association, do hereby accept the following Code of Ethics of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PET CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES.
We believe that in all of our business dealings the following to be fair and equitable principles and practices and we subscribe thereto:
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We pledge to uphold the highest standard, always striving to raise the level of the industry. |
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We will perform all services in a dignified manner showing the compassion, sympathetic understanding and genuine concern required. |
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We will respect the confidence of every family served. |
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We will comply with all federal, state and local laws. |
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We will maintain our own individual price policy. |
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a cherished pet passes away, they go to this place. There is always food, water, and sunshine and everyone is warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who are hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in days gone by. They play all day with each other.
There is only one small thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth and had to be left behind. So they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks off into the distance. Their bright eyes are staring! The nose twitches! The ears are up! Their eager body begins to quiver! Suddenly they begin to run from the group, flying over the green grass, their legs carrying them faster and faster...
You have been spotted! And when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. Your face is kissed again and again and again, your hand again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the adoring eyes of your trusting pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated...
