DO YOU OWN A PET CREMATORIUM?

The NFPPC are pleased to welcome new Members,

large and small crematoria are

ALL WELCOME provided they achieve the standard of a Compliance Certificate

We hope we can all join together and help each other, share information, work out solutions to problems, and as we have already successfully proven, by joining together we have a greater voice which will be heard.

The NFPPC has been consulted on a regular basis by DEFRA, The Environment Agency and British Veterinary Association.   Being able to have our say and put forward recommendations which effect our industry has been important and has proven to have been a great success, we will of course continue to strive for fair legislation for crematoria allowing the industry to continue to grow and develop.

The NFPPC is a non profit making organisation, Members are kept up to date with legislation, provided with detailed advice on dealing with problems, supported through regulation changes and have legal advice available should this be required in addition to which they can obtain an Annual Compliance Certificate and template forms are also available for consignment notes etc., and help with licencing etc, full documentation on working practice and a strict code of conduct also provided.

NOTE:   As from the 12th December 2010 the issuing of Permits/Licences by the EA for premises under 50kg per hour (only cremating cadavers) has been suspended on all incinerators pending a review of the legislation.    There is currently much confusion as to who or what the regulations will be in the future but we are currently in discussions with the EA, DEFRA and the AHVLA.  To apply for Membership please email your company details to:   info@petcrematoria.org.uk  and you will be forwarded an application form for completion.  Our Membership is paid annually the first year to include, Annual Compliance Certificate, Survey Visit and 12 months membership £500.00, membership runs from 1st April of each year and for new Members this is charged at a pro rata rate.  Membership entitles you to display the NFPPC logo and provides you wish an Annual Compliance Certificate and gives your business the benefit of our expertise, knowledge and information.  Membership Renewal is currently £200 (this includes Annual Compliance Certificate)

The Annual Compliance Certificate and Code of Conduct is a National Scheme running throughout the UK and is available to NFPPC members and also NON MEMBERS who would like to participate in this Nationally recognised scheme which ensures  that all pets are handled in the correct manner that owners would expect and that pet owners should be made fully aware of the services they will receive and how their pet will be treated to ensure peace of mind when handing over their beloved pet into the care of their selected crematorium.  We are pleased to be able to report that we have the full support of DEFRA and the AHVLA in this respect and can confirm their statement of support as follows: 

DEFRA and AHVLA acknowledge the value of this National Certification Scheme as provided by The National Federation of Private Pet Crematoria to support operators in meeting “Best Practice” in addition to the requirements of the Animal by-products regulations.

Listed here are the benefits of joining us and becoming a Member:

1.  Strength in numbers, the more Members the louder our voice.

2.  Direct links to the pet owning public through the NFPPC website.

3.  Providing the vet surgeries and the public with a guarantee of quality by holding an Annual Compliance Certificate.

4.  Discounts on items purchases through the NFPPC, small quantities available to smaller establishments.

5.  Full website listing.

6.  Information networking, suppliers and services.

7.  Bulk purchase opportunities.

8.  Display the NFPPC Logo and produce your Annual Compliance Certificate as a guarantee of quality and service.

9.  Nothing to loose but everything to gain!

10.  JOIN TODAY – DO NOT GET LEFT BEHIND TO STRUGGLE ALONE.