Lighthouse Crematory & Remembrance is a trusted pet aftercare provider dedicated to serving families in Portland, ME. Known for their professional, highly recommended approach to pet loss care, they offer private cremation services, communal cremation options, memorial products and keepsakes. As one family shared: "My mother recently passed in Arizona, and her cremains arrived in the mail on Tuesd
My mother recently passed in Arizona, and her cremains arrived in the mail on Tuesday. The AZ mortuary told me they would be shipping them in a 'temporary urn'--I didn't realize that meant 'in a plastic bag inside a cardboard box' (Laurie at Lighthouse confirmed this is not up to standard). After trying several times to reach Lindquist in Yarmouth and never receiving a call back, I decided to try Lighthouse and Laurie told us to come on by. When my father and I arrived there she spent a good half hour explaining urn options to us and all the important things you don't know when you haven't been through this before. I was deeply impressed with her empathy and courtesy. We haven't actually done business with her yet, but when we do I doubt my opinion will change. That personal touch is SO important in this business, and it is a relief to work with professionals who take it seriously. When I told Laurie about my experience with Lindquist, she told me they are no longer family-owned...when you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, the last thing you need is to deal with an impersonal corporation. Lighthouse is obviously not a full-service funeral home, but if they can meet your needs, I highly recommend them.