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The Pittsburgh Funeral House was arrested on Monday after allegedly stolen more than $ 650,000 from customers who paid for Funeral and pet cremation servicesthrowing their animals on the landfill and giving them ashes of other, unknown animals.
Patrick Roy Vereb, owner of the Vereb funeral and pet memorial, is charged with multiple criminal role of deception, receiving stolen property and deceptive business practices, according to a statement from the performance Pennsylvania State Attorney Dave Sunday.
Vereb (70) surrendered on Monday afternoon and was assigned to Fees. He was released to his confession.
Funeral Home Vereb and Eternity Five Memorial in Pittsburgh (Google Maps)
Nearly a dozen veterinary practices and companies confirmed that Vereb has collected at least $ 657,517 fees from pet owners between 2021 and 2024, who have promised a private cream for their pet but have not received ashes of their pet, according to a statement.
Authorities have identified more than 6,500 victims from Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington and Westmoreland.
“This case is disturbing and will cause destruction and pain for many Pennsylvanians,” Sunday wrote in a statement. “Our pets are members of our families, and this defendant issued and agonized the pet owners who confided in him to provide dignified services for their beloved cats and dogs.”
According to the authorities, more than 6,000 pets of pets have been affected by the scheme. (East)
The Eternity Five Memorial has received pets directly from consumers or through a veterinarian in the area, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
Numerous local Animal hospitalsThe rescue and funeral homes of the animal media took the social media after the announcement to share how they influenced.
“Every family ravaged by the memorial for eternal pets – we wanted to inform you that we are moving with you to this catastrophe, because several of our rescue dogs have gone [t]Here, “Helping Hearts & Healing Tails Animal Rescue wrote in a Facebook post.
Pet owners reportedly received ashes of other animals after paying services. (East)
The shelter continued to describe the alleged crime as “not only a mistake,” but betrayed the trust.
“You’re not alone,” the shelter officers wrote. “We see your pain. Share your anger. We respect your love. And together we will fight for the truth. For dignity. For justice … Love never ends. And no request for responsibility.”
Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc. East Suburban animal hospitals also convinced the customers that they were not affected.
“We are already receiving many calls/texts asking if we have used a pet monument for our cremation services after recent news,” the animal’s hospital wrote in the post. “We want to convince you that we do not use their services and we are so sad that we find out that someone could use pet owners in this way. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this terrible act.”
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Animal Hospital noticed that there were several clients who used to use Vereb’s services privately.
Considering that thousands of consumers have harmed, the State Attorney’s Office launched a website to hire victims and help worried residents to find out if they were affected.
Victims may provide their contact data, share statements about the influence of the victim and get updates about A criminal case.
