Become a Member
Information for Veterinary Professionals
Bereavement Leaflet
Become a member of the APPCC
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries & Crematoria (APPCC) was established in 1993 and has grown into a well respected organisation whose membership includes some of the top specialist pet cemeteries and crematoria in the country.
Becoming a member of the APPCC will help you in the following ways:
1. Industry specific Training Course - in depth training modules developed with the help of human crematoria.
2. Access to the Members Website containing all the information needed to set up and run your own business, links to vital information and downloadable information sheets.
3. Promotion - we aim to promote your service to the general public and veterinary profession through
- Your details and links on our website which is promoted by a Google Adwords campaign
- regular press releases and media coverage
- advertorials in a leading pet magazine
4. Pet Bereavement leaflet - use of our bereavement leaflet developed with a leading author.
5. APPCC Logo and Code of Practice - Signing up will demonstrate to pet owners and the veterinary profession the high standards of service you intend to deliver.
6. Keep ahead of change - You will be kept informed of any legislative changes and developments within the industry.
7. Support from industry experts - Being a member allows you to gain access to the knowledge and experience of other members. We have twice yearly meetings held around the country near to member's sites.
8. Access to advice
- direct from the technical officers in the legislative agencies that regulate our industry
- through information sheets on our members only website
- through our nationwide helpline that is personally answered during office hours
You will receive a certificate of Association Membership. This will authorise the use of the APPCC logo on stationary etc. for so long as you maintain membership. Should you decide to not to renew membership, then this privilege will be withdrawn and all stationary etc. should be purged of any association with us within three months of ceasing to be a member.
Provisional Membership is available to anyone wanting to start up a Pet Cemetery or Crematorium. Once open and your site inspected you will then become a Full Member. Fees are £200 per annum.
Full Membership is available to existing facilities that satisfy our Code and Practice and pass a site inspection. Fees are £200 per annum.
Cemetery Only Membership is available to those who just operate Pet Cemeteries and are not involved in cremation. Fees are £120 per annum.
Associate Membership is open to those running Pet Undertakers or Pet Ambulances that wish to work with members of the Association. Fees are £100 per annum.
International Membership is open to those operating pet cemeteries or crematoria outside the UK and Ireland. Currently legislation advice will not apply but members will have access to all operational advice. Fees are £75 per annum. We are looking for people to help organise networks in individual countries.
Supplier Membership is available to those supplying goods and back up services to the Pet Bereavement Industry. Fees are £55 per annum.
We hope that you will give our membership scheme a try and see the benefits for yourself. For further information on joining and membership fees please call our helpline 01252 844478 or send an email to contact@appcc.org.uk.
