Overview

• Patrick Vereb, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial, is accused of stealing over $650,000 from customers between 2021 and 2024 for fraudulent pet burial and cremation services.
• Prosecutors allege Vereb disposed of thousands of pets in landfills and returned ashes from unidentified sources to grieving pet owners.
• The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has filed felony charges, including theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and deceptive business practices.
• Vereb surrendered, was arraigned, and released on his own recognizance; a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9, 2025.
• Authorities have identified over 6,500 potential victims across Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, and Westmoreland counties and are soliciting victim statements through an online portal.