Memory Gardens for Pets

Donna Wilkes

2023-12

My Husband and I stopped by a couple of weeks ago to check on my parents two beloved pets buried there. I was shocked, we couldn’t even walk out to see the graves, grass was so tall completely unkept! I am not sure what has happened, memory Gardens was always well kept, sweet little place, I was sad!

Diana McKinley

2023-05

Losing a pet is awful, but when a business takes your final memories as well, it is even more horrifying. I picked my dog’s cremains up on a Saturday. With her remains, I was also given a clay paw print, because the ink prints that I was VERY insistent upon having didn’t turn out as anticipated (they were smudges of black ink presented to me on glossy photo paper). Upon returning home, and being very upset….I saw in my dog’s paperwork that the actual cremation itself had taken place on Monday of that week and Mr. Myers (the owner) sent me home with a wet clay paw print (still on a paper towel) on Saturday? Being that the timeline didn’t make sense, and other things seemed a little “off”, I had her remains analyzed by another cremation facility. They noted that the remains seemed odd in color, smell and seemed to be “ground very fine…a little too fine”. I also researched other fees of service in the area and found that Mr. Myers grossly overcharged me; which IF I had received the service I was promised….I would have been okay with, but not now. I called Mr. Myers and gave him an opportunity to explain, as now I was concerned that I did not have my pet at all. He acted very strange on the phone, got very emotional when I questioned him about my dog and he admitted that he mixed “baby powder and one other powder that people use on babies, he just couldn’t remember which one at the time” in with the ashes because people complain about the color. And he stated that he has a “special process that he uses to grind the ashes unlike any other facility”. He admitted to overcharging me and stated that it was an error. There was no explanation to why my clay was still wet on Saturday when my dog was cremated on Monday other than “he must have used paint from the bottom of the can and it stayed wet for days”. I was told over and over by the owner that “he just doesn’t have good help anymore” and that’s fine, I get it….a lot of businesses are in the same situation. Then DON’T take on anymore animals then you can handle and certainly don’t screw with someone’s memories. At this point in time, do I think I even have my dog’s ashes? No. Please, I urge you to do your research and find someone that will truly show the kindness and compassion that you would expect for YOU and your pet during such an awful time, because this facility is certainly not it.

Jon Frketic

2021-05

This is a review that 'no one' wants to have to write, because it means they just lost a beloved member of the family. However, Mr Meyer and Memory Gardens deserve all the praise in the world. From the initial phone call through the final meeting Mr Meyer was compassionate and helpful and really helped bring me peace. I would highly recommend this company and service

Jasmine Rizer

2018-05

We have used Mr. Meyer's services four different times. He is always kind and sympathetic yet professional. He uses a tracking tag during the cremation process to ensure that only the proper remains are returned to the pet owner. He has never attempted to pressure us into buying expensive urns or extra services, and the cost for the service he does provide is extremely reasonable. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sonya Miller

2018-05

Wonderful in your time of need! Unfortunately, I have had to use the services of Memory Gardens twice in the past year due to the passing of two of my cats. They were absolutely wonderful both times in the care and honoring of my babies. I truly appreciate they're concern and professionalism.

Rita Smith

2016-05

I had to put my precious Aussie down in 2005. I had her for 18 years. They only cremate one pet at a time so you know for sure you are getting your pet back. Sadly now I have to make that dreaded call again. I'm having my 10 year old Aussie down. He is very kind and passionate.

Christy Thomas

2018-05

Mr. Myers and Memory Gardens has cared for several of my pet friends over the years. He makes a very difficult time much easier. I would not trust anyone else.

Maria Bertsch

2022-05

Very professional and caring during a difficult time . Our beloved pet’s remains treated with care and dignity. They added many personal and memorable touches. Thank you