Animal fanatics! Pet funeral company wants an image.

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Logo Design Brief
I need a logo. Duh.
I have started a company which offers pet funerals for owners. The funeral can be as simple as a short service at the grave of a newly buried pet, or as in-depth as transport of the body, scattering of ashes etc. I am a vet tech, so I work closely with animals every day, including deceased animals, so I no funeral concept will be 'too much' for me me!
The majority of pets are dogs, followed by horses, then a very small percentage is cats/exotics/chickens etc.
Unlike human funeral homes, we can be a bit more cheeky or happy compared with all sombre and sadness, whilst remaining respectful.
I don't like: halos or trying to fit heaps of animals in the one logo
I do like: clouds, subtle rainbows (in reference to 'the Rainbow Bridge'), silhouettes, simple/tidy designs with only one or two animals depicted, clean lines, mix of fonts & stacked logos.
Updates
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: So many great responses! Need more time to review them all with stakeholders :)
Added Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Something came & I was offline for a while sorry!
Added Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Target Market(s)
Families, pet owners, grieving owners, young children in families,
As well as vet surgeries to recommend my services
Industry/Entity Type
Pet
Logo Text
Four-Legged Farewells
Logo styles of interest
Pictorial/Combination Logo
A real-world object (optional text)



Character Logo
Logo with illustration or character


Font styles to use
Colors
Colors selected by the customer to be used in the logo design:
Look and feel
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Elegant
Bold
Playful
Serious
Traditional
Modern
Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- If an animal is depicted, I would like it to not 'look' at the viewer, ie it could have its eyes closed, could be a view from the back or could be a silhouette.
Nice to have
- I like the colours teal & brown, as the brown links in with an existing business from the pet industry.
If including an animal, I would prioritise dogs then horses (or both)
Should not have
- Halos
Lots of animals crammed in