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"The Pastures of Heaven" by John Steinbeck inspired the name of the three-acre
tranquil burial and columbarium spaces (for cremated remains) for pets.
A
s cherished members of our families,
we love our pets and feel a deep sense
of loss when they pass away after their all-
too-short lives. There have been few options
for memorializing pets and that's why Gene
Rodatos and his wife Amanda Serradell found-
ed Pastures of Heaven on three rolling acres
on Highway 68 in Monterey. The couple has
transformed the property, formerly slated for
commercial development, into a bucolic resting
place for pets of all kinds among centuries-old
live oaks and meandering gravel pathways.
"There's no place like it around here," says
Rodatos.
Named for the John Steinbeck short story
cycle about nearby Corral de Tierra, Pastures
of Heaven offers a respectful way to honor and
memorialize our beloved animal companions
in a secure and serene setting. Burial plots are
available, as is a columbarium for cremated
remains. Clients will have coded access to the
grounds to visit at their convenience.
Rodatos and Serradell have taken great
pains to honor the land, utilizing native stone,
preserving the trees and other natural features
resulting in a park-like atmosphere that makes
a visit to a valued friend a peaceful and tranquil
experience.
Visit pasturesofheaven.com for more details and
to schedule a visit.
Pastures of Heaven
Offer s Final Resting
Place for
Beloved Pets
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Pastures
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Heaven
