Funeral Director
Vereb Funeral Home, Inc.About
Important information
- Pending Government Action:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:PITTSBURGH FUNERAL HOME CHARGED WITH THEFT FOR DECEIVING PET OWNERS
The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the government’s allegations, which have not yet been proven.On April 28, 2025 the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office announced that charges have been filed against Patrick Vereb, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial for improperly disposing of thousands of pets which owners paid for cremations, burials, returns of ashes, and other services.
According to the investigation, it is alleged that between 2021 and 2024, Mr. Vereb took money from pet owners in exchange for private cremation services, but instead disposed of the animals in a landfill. He then gave the owners ashes that came from other unknown animals and pocketed the money. Vereb is accused of stealing more than $650,000 from grieving pet owners.
For more information, see the press release here.
This matter is pending. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
About This Business
Years in Business: 120
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 6/6/1991
- Business Started:
- 1/1/1905
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- John D O'Connor & Son Funeral Home Inc
- O'Connor, John & Son Funeral Home Inc
- Business Management:
- Ms. Debbie O'Connor, VP
- Mr. Patrick Vereb, Supervisor
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Patrick Vereb, Supervisor
- Customer Contacts
- Mr. Patrick Vereb, Supervisor
- Fax numbers
- Primary Fax: (412) 521-8250
- Social Media
Licensing information
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
BBB records show a license number of FR000135L for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Department of State
Pennsylvania Department of State
206 North Office Building
Harrisburg PA 17120
BBB records show a license number of FF003099 for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Department of State. The expiration date of this license is 2/1/2026.
Pennsylvania Department of State
206 North Office Building
Harrisburg PA 17120
Additional Information
- Other Resources
- Pennsylvania Department of State
206 North Office Building
Harrisburg PA 17120
Phone Number: 717-787-8503
https://www.pals.pa.gov/
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