WHO WE ARE

About Our Pet Crematory

How do you define ‘family’? For many of us, the vision of “family” simply must include our pets. At Faithful Friends we are committed to caring for these faithful companions and cherishing the memories left behind.

We know how important it is to celebrate the life of your pet in a way that is meaningful to you and your family. Whether your pet’s loss was expected or not, we are here to support you in making memorial arrangements that best suit your needs.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated and supportive staff take pride in doing our absolute best to ensure your needs are met. We are here for you.

  • Catherine A. Tattrie
  • Managing Director

Cathie has been a very progressive Funeral Director for over 30 years. Years ago, Cathie started hearing friends complaining that it took too long to get the ashes from their pets returned after they passed. Vets handled the cremation through a third party, and it was not very responsive. She decided that no one knew better how to treat bereaved families better than she and her staff. It didn’t matter if the family member was a pet, the grief was the same. That was when she decided to add a pet crematory to her property.

Catherine A. Tattrie

Cathie has put together a wonderful, caring staff which works with both human and pet families with the same degree of attention to detail. As an owner of a small farm full of pets, she is keenly aware how important pets are to the families we serve. Families want to know they are getting only the ashes of their pets returned to them in a timely fashion. And if they don’t want them returned, she will scatter the remains on farms in her vicinity.

Faithful Friends encompasses the same caring attention for pets as Smith Funeral & Memorial Services does for human family members. Let us show you superior service for your faithful companion.

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  • Kimberly Jaffe
  • Pet Aftercare Specialist / Crematory Operator

Kimberly Jaffe has proudly served as a Certified Crematory Operator with Faithful Friends Pet Crematory since 2023.  She is a graduate of the University of Texas, where she earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Kimberly Jaffe

Kimberly Jaffe has proudly served as a Certified Crematory Operator with Faithful Friends Pet Crematory since 2023.  She is a graduate of the University of Texas, where she earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. 

Kimberly considers it a profound honor to guide pet families through one of life's most tender moments.  She is deeply committed to providing compassionate, respectful aftercare and ensuring every family feels supported in making the choice that is right for them.  Knowing she can offer comfort and solace to those grieving the loss of a  beloved companion truly warms her heart. 

Her dedication to animals extends far beyond her professional role.  For nearly three decades, Kimberly and her family have rescued elderly and medically challenged English Bulldogs.  Their commitment to giving these special dogs loving, dignified lives reflects the same compassion she brings to her work every day.

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  • David Potvin
  • Crematory Operator and Manager

Dave is a Licensed Crematory Operator at Faithful Friends Pet Crematory & Family’s Choice Cremation. He has been serving families with care since 2023. Dave has a deep understanding of the human-animal bond and approach work with compassion, integrity, and attention to detail. He considers it a privilege to help families honor their beloved companions and family members with dignity and respect.

David Potvi

Dave is a Licensed Crematory Operator at Faithful Friends Pet Crematory & Family’s Choice Cremation. He has been serving families with care since 2023. Dave has a deep understanding of the human-animal bond and approach work with compassion, integrity, and attention to detail. He considers it a privilege to help families honor their beloved companions and family members with dignity and respect.

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  • Rose Desmarais
  • Bookkeeper
  • Jackie Smith
  • Office Assistant