Overview

• Patrick Vereb, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial, faces felony charges for theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and deceptive business practices.
• Investigators allege Vereb pocketed over $650,000 from pet owners who paid for private cremation and burial services, only to have their pets' remains dumped in a landfill.
• More than 6,500 victims across four Pennsylvania counties have been identified, with many receiving ashes from unknown animals instead of their pets.
• The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has launched a victim portal for affected pet owners to share statements and access case updates.
• Vereb, who surrendered on April 28, 2025, was arraigned and released on his own recognizance, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 9.