Company Eases Loss Of Family Pets

A business that helps individuals and families deal with the death of a pet has opened in Lafayette.

Pets Remembered Cremation Services is associated with the Hippensteel Family of Services.

"We created Pets Remembered so families who have experienced the death of a pet can honor them and their importance as a family member," said general manager Scott Pridemore.

"We provide our services to help families say goodbye respectfully."

THE SERVICES

Remembrance products include numerous urns, personalized art, keepsakes and remembrance jewelry. A display of items is available at Pets Remembered.

The business also offers burial of cremated remains and stone markers in the Pets Remembered Memorial Garden at Spring Vale Cemetery in Lafayette.

"Families can choose from a variety of ways to remember their pets," Pridemore said. "To further honor the pets we care for, we make a donation in the name of each pet to the Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital."

CONTACT INFORMATION

Pets Remembered Cremation Services is at 1608 Schuyler Ave. in Lafayette. It serves Tippecanoe and surrounding counties.

The business is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is available 24 hours a day by calling (765) 742-0396.

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