The pet cremation industry in Zealand has been established for many years now and has been serving the needs of pet owners to a high standard since it's inception. The industry itself has never had a governing body and as such the individual crematoriums have operated in isolation resulting in a variance of type and quality of services provided.

In 2001 the various pet crematoriums throughout New Zealand started communicating and working together with a common goal of setting up and running an industry association and in doing so, promote ethical standards to enhance the public trust in the post-life care of animal companions.

On the 15th day of July 2000 "The New Zealand Pet Crematorium Association Incorporated" was registered. The founding members of this association, numbering six, cover New Zealand from Whangarei to Mosgiel. As members they are committed and accountable for the services they provide. NZPCA will provide education, information, products, programs and services to help members enhance the quality of the service to pet owners.

It is important that pet owners feel comfortable about making enquiries and planning for their pets after death care. Death, be it human or pet, is still commonly regarded as a taboo subject but should a pet die either suddenly or from a prolonged illness it is important that the pet owner is totally at ease with their companions after death care.

Pre-planning not only allows the pet owner to grieve without additional stress, but also saves them from self recrimination should they make a quick, inappropriate decision at the moment of emotion turmoil - a sense of finished business unmarked by lingering regret.

A pet owner should always be sure that their final decision is their own, regardless of who does or doesn't agree with them.

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