PLPA Documents & Forms
PLPA Guide to Planning Ahead
Preparing yourself in advance for the death of your pet, while emotionally taxing, is a wise and thoughtful thing to do. Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to discuss how you would like to memorialize your beloved pet and to celebrate your time together.PLPA Cremation Standards & Definitions
This document includes definitions of common terms such as private cremation, partitioned cremation and communal cremation, as well as the professional standards applicable to the cremation of companion animals in the previously mentioned practices.Introductory Letter to Vets
In response to a request from a PLPA member, we gladly provide a letter for members to send to a veterinarian letting them know about the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance and the great work the group is doing.Indiana State Police K9 Funeral Manual
PLPA members may download this document to use as a template for police K9 funerals in their area.
Forms
Cremation Authorization Form
In authorizing the cremation of your pet, here is a sample form that would cover all of the important aspects legally and with full disclosure in this process.Pet Receipt Of Cremated Remains
Here is a sample form to document the receipt of cremated remains by named individual from the care of a funeral home, crematory, and/or veterinarian.Pet Cremation Witness Acknowledgment And Release
Here is a sample form for pet parents wishing to witness the cremation of their pet, including placement in the retort.Pet Crematory Agreement Between Veterinarian Clinic & Crematory
Here is a sample form to clearly establish the working relationship between a veterinarian clinic a crematory.
