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Pets & People. Together, Forever.

Pittsburgh Pet Burial & Cremation Services

The passing of a pet can leave a family with an aching heart, just like the loss of a family member or dear friend. Finally, there is a resting place for your beloved pet that has given you unconditional love and companionship all their lives. We all love our pets and want to know they are in a safe and respectful place. Jefferson Memorial's Garden of Faithful Friends is a modern burial garden for pets and their parents that allows your pet to stay at your side forever.

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Why choose Jefferson Memorial for you and your pet?

Jefferson Memorial’s Most Unique and Modern Garden

Pets are family. That's why Jefferson Memorial's Garden of Faithful Friends offers a wide variety of cemetery burial and cremation services - the same options for funeral and burial that are available to humans - so that your beloved companion stays at your side, forever. While cemetery burial is a popular option for our beloved pets, cremation is another choice that many pet parents find comforting.

Thoughtful Care

Compassionate and Personalized Support

Our dedicated advisors provide personalized and compassionate care, ensuring that each service reflects the unique life being honored. We listen closely to your needs, offering expert guidance and support every step of the way.

Tailored Options

Variety of Choices for Your Preferences

Whether you’re seeking traditional burial, cremation, or alternative services, we provide a wide range of options to suit your personal preferences and cultural needs. We’re here to guide you through every detail.

Plan with Peace of Mind

Pre-Arrange for Future Comfort

Gain peace of mind by pre-arranging plans for your loved ones or even for yourself, whether it’s for an aging pet or in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Secure your plans and relieve your family from the burden of making decisions during a difficult time.

Secure Your Future

Prepay and Protect Against Inflation

By prepaying today, you can lock in current prices and avoid the financial impact of future inflation. Ensure that your family is protected from rising costs while securing the service options you want.

Advanced Planning for Pet Burial and Cremation Services

You may pre-arrange for your pet as you have done for yourself. If you have already purchased lots, talk to us about transferring your lot to the Garden of Faithful Friends.

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Bringing Your Pet Into Our Care

If you are unable or uncomfortable transporting your pet to the cemetery, we will pick him/her up from your home or veterinary hospital and set up a convenient time to meet with you at the cemetery.

  • Pet removal 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $85
  • Pet removal 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - $205 - $310
  • Please note: All pet burials require a casket or alternative container.

Receiving Your Pet

Our facility is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We request that you call ahead to (412) 655-4500 so we are prepared to give you our undivided attention in receiving your pet. If you should need us at a time when we are not staffed the answering service will have a member of our pet staff return your call.

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Pet Visitation

Many pet parents find that having a period of visitation time with their pet before interment is just as important as those mourning the loss of a human companion. The visitation process can be a healthy aid when grieving the loss of your pet and is a process that promotes healing. Jefferson Memorial provides a comfortable place where family, friends and even other pets can gather for sharing and support.

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Pets & Family Burial Pricing

For cemetery pet burial, we have created the perfect final resting place in our pets and people garden.

Pet owners can either purchase a single lot for their pet or purchase property within the garden for themselves to be buried with or near their beloved pet.

If you have already purchased lots at Jefferson Memorial and have no interments, you may transfer your property to the Garden of Faithful Friends. Talk to us today about transferring your arrangements to the Garden of Faithful Friends!

Small Pets

Starting at $305

Grave Opening: $290

TOTAL: $595

Medium Pet

Starting at $610

Grave Opening: $320

TOTAL: $930

Large Pet

$1,245 - $1,825

Grave Opening: $895

TOTAL: $2,140 - $2,720

Human Burial

$1,245 - $1,825

Grave Opening: $2,125

TOTAL: $3,370 - $3,950

Please note: All burials require a casket or approved alternative container. Pet caskets range from $140 to $850. Prices are subject to change.

Pet Cremation Pricing

Our cremation services include private niches and companion spaces to be memorialized with your cherished pet.

0-15 lbs

Immediate Need: $190

Advanced Planning: $238

16-30 lbs

Immediate Need: $225

Advanced Planning: $280

31-50 lbs

Immediate Need: $245

Advanced Planning: $305

51-75 lbs

Immediate Need: $255

Advanced Planning: $318

101-175 lbs

Immediate Need: $350

Advanced Planning: $438

176-200 lbs

Immediate Need: $380

Advanced Planning: $475

Please note: Cremation prices do not include an urn, niche, or a niche opening or closing. Remains returned within 14 days. Guaranteed pre-paid opening prices slightly higher.

Pet Urns & Keepsakes

Jefferson Memorial provides memorialization items such as paw prints, jewelry, urns and keepsakes with locks of fur or feathers, allowing pet owners to cherish their beloved companions for years to come.

Odyssey Pewter Urn

Capacity: 25 - 70 Cubic Inches

Price: $85 - $120

Brand: Aurora

Precious Kitty

Capacity: 40 Cubic Inches

Price: $80

Brand: Forever Pets

Paw Print Vase Urn

Capacity: 45 - 85 Cubic Inches

Price: $90 - $150

Brand: Forever Pets

Framed Photo

Capacity: 104 Cubic Inches

Price: $127 - $135

Brand: Forever Pets

Please note: More options are available. Ask for a copy of our entire Keepsakes & Memorials list during your appointment to view our personal jewelry options, key chains, paw print imprints and more.