Designed in the early 1980's by one of the country's leading national memorial architects, Abbey Glen was developed with all of the features and policies necessary in

Not a Traditional Cemetery

Although it would have been a labor of love under any circumstance, it was not our desire to become caretakers of a traditional cemetery. Instead, we set out to create a monument to our cherished pets in the form of a 'memorial park'. Memorial park means that as an alternative to the upright headstones and rather gloomy atmosphere of a traditional cemetery, Abbey Glen offers an impeccable manicured park-like setting with flush memorial markers resulting in an uplifting park-like atmosphere. While the memorial park theme has been appealing to adults who have come to Abbey Glen, we have found a special reward in the gentler introduction for children who visit the Park to help make arrangements for a lost special friend. David, Lenore, Derek, Kevin and Brian Cooke, along with their pet loving staff , have committed themselves to the care of animals in one form or another.

Since 1965, they have cared for family pets of all types at Roxdane Kennels Pet Care Center. Located in suburban Warren, New Jersey, Roxdane cares for pets while their families are away from home. Roxdane's facilities house over 150 canine companions, 75 felines and a multitude of birds and exotics. Also housed at Roxdane is an international pet shipping headquarters servicing all of the major airports in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.

As part of the long-term relationships with pets and their families at Roxdane, there came the inevitable question concerning the available options for families who had experienced the loss of a loyal companion at home. This sparked the development of the Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Park in 1982.

 

Since 1982, Abbey Glen has attracted a dedicated staff of animal lovers and pet owners who are committed to providing compassionate services for fellow animal lovers who experience the loss of a cherished pet.

 

The key to ensuring the quality and integrity of any cremation or burial service for loyal animal companions is to look for a facility like Abbey Glen where you will find people striving to repay animals for their unique and valued contribution to society.

Just a few of the modern conveniences offered by Abbey Glen:

Deed Restriction… The land deed to Abbey Glen's 14 central acres has been restricted through the Sussex County, New Jersey Recorders Office so that it may never be developed or utilized as anything other than a pet memorial park.

Permanent Care Fund… Permanent care fees from the Park are deposited into an irrevocable trust fund. These monies may never be withdrawn, but the fund will always generate interest monies, which will provide for the continued care and maintenance of the Park.

Attending Services… Whether Formal Burial or Individual Cremation is chosen, caring pet owners and family members are invited to attend their pets' service at Abbey Glen. The attending of services is meant to provide the opportunity for saying good-bye as well as a way for you, as a loving pet owner, to insure that your wishes are followed to the 'T'.

Equipment and Products… From the equipment used to maintain and manicure the Park to the state-of-the-art crematories and the selection of caskets, markers and urns, Abbey Glen provides the best of everything for animal companions who have so unselfishly given their unconditional love and companionship.