Peaceful Pets did a wonderful job of helping me give my cat his final honors, and delivered more…read morethan I expected. They picked up his remains within just 2 hours of my phone call. Three days later, the staff didn't just hand me a paper bag and a bill for their services. They arranged everything - his ashes, a cremation certificate, a card with my cat's inked pawprint - together in a display inside their Rainbow Bridge room and allowed us to spend time there. One surprise for me was the container for the ashes. Their website promised only a cardboard carton, so I was apprehensive about what it would look like. But, instead of cardboard, his ashes were in a pretty redwood-colored wooden box that I will be happy to display in my home. The second pleasant surprise was the clay pawprint (not listed in their "menu" of services; I made a special request). I'd only expected something small and simple, and would have been content with that. What they delivered was so much nicer: it included the clay pawprint and a calligraphy card "In Loving Memory of..." mounted, framed and under glass. The friend who accompanied me had had to order cremation services at another pet funeral home for her cat last year, and found Peaceful Pets to be head and shoulders above that competitor. They didn't offer her anything like my experience of the Rainbow Bridge room. The time spent in that room did so much to ease my grief. I thoroughly recommend Peaceful Pets to anyone considering cremation. These are people who care.

Peaceful Pets is top of the line when it comes to pet after care. Their staff is knowledgeable and…read morecompassionate, the building is beautifully appointed and the services they provide are unmatched.

I've had the misfortune of saying goodbye to two other dogs prior to using Pet Passages. They made…read morethis difficult experience so comforting. I can see the care they put into taking care of my dog's cremation. I've included a picture of the beautiful urn they gave us for my dog, Canela. They also gave us a paw print and a nose print as well as seeds in the shape of a heart that we can plant later in Canela's memory. I'm honestly blown away

Thank you so much for the beautiful job memorializing my dog Coby. I love the print of his paw and…read morehis nose along with the card and sweet poem. He came back to me beautifully wrapped with his name engraved on the quality box. It was worth every penny to have him cremated in such a dignified way. I totally recommend Pet Passages when it is time for your fur baby to cross the rainbow bridge.

Both Dr Gilchrists are absolutely wonderful Vets. They are so knowledgeable and kind. We are so…read morefortunate to have them in this area.

I'd give zero stars if I could. I STRONGLY caution everyone to pay close attention to the negative…read morereviews. People don't waste their time to post negatively unless they have a reason for it. My experience left me believing they are more driven towards profit than they are about the pets and families. I had been looking for a boarding kennel and was referred to this one as awesome. Not!! The other end of that actually with only one other pkace beneath them right now (my next review). The weekend I called the kennel I was told of all the expectations which my dogs fit and I would have my vet fax over the details Monday. Before I could, the (young) "manager" called me to tell me that if my over ten year old dog wasn't a client of their clinic they wouldn't board her. You heard that right. I've spent over $1,000 to have my dogs vaccinated, with all fluid panels and tests so waterville could tell me that I'd have to switch to their clinic to board my dogs. WHO DOES THAT????? That is blatantly stealing business from other vets!! That is absurd and unacceptable to me. Cut throat nonsense right there. If you value ethics and business values, you should look elsewhere. Funny thing is, this over ten year old dog???? They had her brother listed on their records. I got both of them together and he passed away in 2020 from Lyme disease. When I got her a new playmate it was covid and waterville wouldn't allow me to add her so I went elsewhere. They are just bad to the bone I'm telling you all.

The compassionate and understanding staff at faithful friends, makes one of the most difficult…read moretimes a more peaceful transition. I lost two faithful partners , our beloved golden retriever Roxy and her companion beagle mix dozer within two weeks of each other. while both of them lived glorious lives. They were considered family. Roxy went first and I brought her over and I just knew that leaving her there she would be well taken care of and then shortly after I had to make another phone call to them and tell them my beloved dozer, would need their services. These wonderful women know exactly how raw emotions can take over a person's thought processes, but they engage you in such a way that when you leave them, you know that your precious companions will be handled with love and respect.

We have many animals and have been through it all between vets, euthanasia and cremations. We have…read moreNEVER EVER met such wonderful and compassionate people. Nan and her staff are truly angels. We are new to the area and recently had a horrible experience with a nearby crematory with our deceased pigeon. Nubis, our cat had to be euthanized and we were looking for a crematory that would allow us to view them put him in and take his remains out. We thought this would be a couple hour process. The other places we called said they could not accommodate this request. When we called Faithful Friends, Carmela gave us a same day appointment. When we arrived, my girlfriend was very upset and emotional. Nan came out of her office, introduced herself and immediately began to console her. We realized immediately how genuine of a person Nan is. She spent almost an hour with us answering questions, explaining things and telling us stories that made us feel better. My girlfriend told Nan how Nubis loved to look out the window and watch the hummingbirds. When we came back the next day to pick up Nubis, we were handed what looked like a gift basket. It was Nubis' urn with his picture we provided, his paw print and a beautifully hand written condolence note. The cellophane it was wrapped up in was tied with ribbons. On the ribbon was a small hummingbird charm. We were overwhelmed. What they charged was so little compared to what we are used to paying in the past. We gave her extra to tip her employees. She said that it is not necessary but she would put it in a "pay it forward" fund to help people that can't afford to pay for her services We cannot say enough about Faithful Friends, Nan and her staff. They have us as customers forever. We will never go anywhere else

I was able to call day of and they were able to give me an appointment just a couple hrs later. I…read morereally appreciated that they didn't try to upsell me or push anything on me. I had reviewed options on their website so I asked for what I thought was best and they trusted that I knew me best. They have a little area to sit with your pet. They attach a little metal ID tag that stays with your pet, I asked if I could be present when they attached it and they were very accommodating. Overall very respectful staff, I do wish the environment was a little cleaner and maybe brighter? I know we're grieving but it felt dark and dingy and kind of dirty. They have a little soft bed area where you could lay your pet and say final goodbyes but there was fur on the blanket and just gave vibes that many animals had been laid there. I would have really appreciated it if it felt cleaner. Like can we change out the towel with each person? I can't imagine that's asking too much? They did have the best prices that I found when looking online if you want to receive the ashes back. Lollipop had the best price if you were leaning towards a group cremation and not receiving ashes back. Their price includes an ink paw print and they put the ashes in a little wooden box. I would definitely consider them again if I was in need of this service in the future.

I'm deeply grateful to Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services, especially Amber, and Pets at Peace…read morefor their empathetic care, which helped make the loss of my German Shepherd Jaeger slightly more manageable. Their compassion is a testament to the impact kindness can have during difficult times, and I wholeheartedly recommend Pets at Peace to anyone facing end-of-life decisions for their beloved pets.

Review I chose…read moreForever Meadows because I had used them three years ago during a previous loss and, at that time, they were extremely compassionate and professional. After that positive experience, I trusted their care during such a difficult time, not realizing what high employee turnover they have had since then, leading to a completely different experience. On April 21, 2026, after Bailey, our beloved cat of 18.5 years, passed away, we reached out around 9 PM, as their website states that 24 hour services are available for situations like this. Unfortunately, we were told that the website is incorrect and they could not assist until after 9 AM the following day. We were advised to keep our pet outside or somewhere cool overnight. This was incredibly distressing during an already heartbreaking moment. When the employee arrived the following morning to pick Bailey up, he was quite insensitive and started the conversation by immediately asking if I had already paid. While filling out the contract and explaining the options I would like, he interrupted me multiple times to discuss prices, even after I had advised him that the price was not my concern - making sure my little girl was taken care of was my only concern. While arrangements were made, both on the phone and in person, I clearly communicated multiple times that having Bailey's paw print was extremely important to me and my son as a keepsake. I also showed the man the clay paw imprint that their company had done for her brother three years earlier and stated I wanted the same one for her. I paid in advance for this service and it was clearly marked on the contract I signed. When I was called to pick up Bailey (four days after the man told me she would be ready to come home), I was told that the clay paw print had not been done prior to cremation and it was unclear that I wanted it, despite it being marked on the contract and them already charging me for it. This was devastating. While they did offer to refund the $45, the opportunity to have that final keepsake is something that can never be replaced. There were several other mistakes made during the process as well but this is, by far, the most upsetting as it is irreversible. What made the situation even more upsetting was how it was handled. There was no empathy and it was treated as an inconvenience to them. Both Faith and the man in the office with her during pickup stated multiple times that it is not their fault. I specifically asked what quality control plan is in place to prevent these errors from occurring and was advised there is none and that "mistakes happen and are just part of doing business." This particular "mistake" was compared to a fast food order being prepared incorrectly, which felt dismissive and deeply lacking in empathy given the emotional nature of the service being provided. This was not just a simple oversight. It was the loss of something deeply meaningful during a time of grief over the loss of a very important member of our family. For a service costing several hundred dollars, I expected a much higher level of care, attention to detail, and compassion. I specifically asked to speak with the owner and was told he wasn't there. I asked Faith to call him to which she replied, "I will not be doing that." To make matters worse, I am not at all confident that the ashes I received are even Bailey's as they are less than 1/4 of the weight of her twin brother's ashes, despite them being almost identical in size at the times of their passing. With such carelessness and an admitted lack of any kind of checks and balances in their operations, I do not have any faith that they actually provided the private service I paid for or returned the proper ashes, which is even more distressing. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend Forever Meadows and I very strongly discourage anyone from using their services for a loved one if sentimentality and compassion are at all important to them. My wish is that no other family ever has to experience such carelessness during an already devastating time.

From the owner: Forever Meadows Pet Memorialization & Cremation Services, by V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., is…read moreproud to be able to offer pet loss services to families in Central New York. We understand that your pet is not just a companion animal but a member of the family. They deserve to be treated with dignity after they have passed and we provide you with a range of services from cremation to a private reposing room to urns and other memorials. We use a secured tracking system to ensure that your pet - and only your pet - is returned to you. Please contact us at any time, 24 hours a day. Visit our site for more information and to view our gallery as well as information on grief support and frequently asked questions. We are the only crematory in this area that does in-house cremations so we cannot guarantee most of our pets are returned in 24 hours. Our professional in-house staff has the utmost integrity and compassion for your fur babies. We have been servicing the area since 2015. We have been in the death industry caring for family needs since 1947.