Stone Family Cremation Services & Pet Passages

About Stone Family Cremation Services & Pet Passages

Stone Family Cremation Services & Pet Passages opened in Southbury, Connecticut in May 2017 as part of the Munson Lovetere family of companies. The pet cremation side of the operation — operating as Pet Passages of Southbury — is a franchise of Pet Passages, a national network founded by third-generation licensed funeral director Mike Harris, who saw a need for the same level of dignified, professional care for pets that his funeral homes provided for people. The Southbury location is independently owned and operated by Lissa Lovetere-Stone and Mark Stone, both of whom are deeply invested in the local community as pet owners themselves.

The facility at 125 Bullet Hill Road North was intentionally designed with pet and human cremation in separate halves of the same building — a deliberate choice to provide both services under one roof while keeping each side distinct and respectful. Pet Passages of Southbury works with individual pet owners as well as local veterinarians, receiving inquiries from families seeking transparent, compassionate care for a wide range of species. The staff uses advanced pet identification and tracking procedures throughout the cremation process to ensure families have full confidence in the chain of custody.

Services Offered

Stone Family Cremation Services & Pet Passages provides the following services to families in the Southbury, Connecticut area:

• Private Pet Cremation (Cremains Returned)
• Communal Pet Cremation (No Return)
• Private Family Funeral and Viewing in the Rainbow Room
• Pet Burial Options and Pet Caskets
• Memorial Products (Urns, Jewelry, Pet Portraits, Keepsakes)
• Bereavement Support and Grief Resources
• Pet Pickup (Available for Additional Fee)

What to Expect

Families can contact Pet Passages of Southbury at (203) 263-2146 to arrange services. Pets can be brought in by the owner or picked up at an additional fee. In most cases, cremains are returned within 72 hours. Families who want a more formal goodbye can use the Rainbow Room for a private viewing or small service, with optional prayer components and a setting designed specifically for this purpose. The facility welcomes tours by appointment so families can see the space and understand the process before making arrangements. A wide selection of urns and memorial keepsakes is available on-site and online.