Pennsylvania funeral home scandal: director charged for dumping pets’ bodies and giving fake ashes
A Pennsylvania funeral director faces charges after allegedly disposing of thousands of pets' bodies in a landfill and giving owners ashes from other animals. Over $650,000 was stolen.
A Pennsylvania funeral director, Patrick Vereb, has been charged with a shocking crime that has left hundreds of pet owners devastated.
The 70-year-old owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial in Pittsburgh is accused of improperly disposing of thousands of pets’ bodies and handing their owners ashes that did not belong to their animals. This unethical act has led to widespread outrage and heartbreak among the families who trusted him with their beloved pets.
Funeral director accused of disposing of pets’ bodies, giving owners fake ashes
According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, between 2021 and 2024, Vereb stole over $650,000 from pet owners by failing to deliver the services he promised them. Vereb gave them the ashes that were not their pets'.
This incident affected over 6,500 victims cross four different counties in Pennsylvania, an investigation has revealed. Authorities are still working to identify the full extent of the damages caused by Vereb's actions.
Legal actions and public outrage over Pennsylvania's funeral home scandal
Vereb is facing serious charges, including improper disposal of animal bodies and theft. His actions have caused commotion in the community, as customers are feeling betrayed and now are questioning which services are trustworthy.
Pet owners across Pennsylvania and beyond are now demanding stronger regulations to prevent such atrocities from happening again in the future.
