Pets are so adorable. So long as you know this - then nothing else matters. Not so much. Deathcare providers need to know so much more. Should I handle pet funeral services? How do I handle pet services? Is pet grief the same as human grief? Should I have a pet therapy dog? In all of this - do I have any liability? So many questions and so many answers. And, sadly, not all the answers are as cute as the puppy.

This issue of Parliament is all about pets in deathcare, and what you need to know! Consider this your primer for pets in deathcare. Everything from serving a pet family; grief in pet loss; dog bite prevention; and of course pet deathcare liability. And it's not just me sharing information. Oh no. This issue is packed with articles from some of the biggest names in pet service. Just take a look below. So, sit back, cuddle up with your little fur buddy, and dive into the latest Parliament issue - all about Pets!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• The Top 10 Considerations When It Comes To Serving A Pet Family by Coleen Ellis

• Grieving the Loss of a Loved Pet by Peggy Hoyt

• Don't Get Bit - Know Your Dog Safety Protocol by Kim Merritt

• If Fido Gets Hurt – Can Fido’s “Parents” Sue You? REVISITING The Status of Legal Rights in the Pet World in 2022 by Poul Lemasters

• A Bit About My Forever Friend by Coleen Ellis

• Case Analysis | “Fly The Not-So Friendly Skies!” A Case Analysis on Emotional Support Animal Dog Bites by Poul Lemasters

ABOUT PARLIAMENT
The owl has long been associated with wisdom, longevity and truth. They’ve appeared for centuries in old texts (and sometimes new texts) related to death and to justice.

That said, Lemasters is a blend of two things: deathcare and law.

The owl has been a part of our company symbolism since our founding (the three colored circles in the logo for Lemasters are inspired by the shape of an owl’s eye).

And the name of this publication? A Parliament is what you call a group of owls.