Code of Ethics

Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc.

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

The Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. Code of Professional Conduct is designed to address our obligation to the funeral professional in four key areas:

I.                   SERVICE TO FAMILIES

Ethical Principle:  Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. owners and staff have an ethical obligation to serve each family in a professional and caring manner, being respectful of their wishes and confidences, being honest and fair in all dealings with them, and being considerate of those of lesser means.

II.           CARE OF THE DECEDENT

Ethical Principle:  Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. owners and staff have an ethical obligation to care for each deceased person with the highest respect and dignity, and to transport, prepare and shelter the remains in a professional, caring and conscientious manner.

III.      OBLIGATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

 Ethical Principle:  Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. owners and staff have an ethical obligation to the public to offer services and to operate our business in accordance with the highest principles of honesty, fair dealing and professionalism.

IV. OBLIGATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT

 Ethical Principle:  Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. owners and staff have an ethical obligation to maintain strict compliance with the letter and spirit of all governmental laws and regulations that impact the funeral consumer, the funeral profession, and the public health.

It is the duty of every employee to know and strictly adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct.  For the protection of the families we serve, the decedents we care for, the profession we dedicate ourselves to, the communities in which we live, the owners and staff of Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc. agree to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct.