As funeral directors, we herewith fully acknowledge our individual and collective obligations to the public, especially to those we serve, and our mutual responsibilities for the benefit of the funeral service profession.

To the public we pledge vigilant support of public health laws; proper legal regulations for the members of our profession; devotion to high moral and service standards; conduct befitting good citizens; honesty in all business transactions.

To those we serve we pledge confidential business and professional relationships; cooperation with the customs of all religions and creeds; observance of all respect due the deceased; high standards of competence and dignity in the conduct of all service; truthful representation of all funeral service offerings.

To our profession we pledge support of high educational standards and licensing laws; encouragement of scientific research: adherence to sound business practices; adoption of improved techniques; observance of legal standards of competition; maintenance of favorable personnel relations.

We subscribe to the principles set forth in the Code of Ethics of the National Funeral Directors Association and Pledge our best efforts to make them effective.

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