Compassionate Pet Cremation Provider in Columbus, IN
Losing a beloved pet is one of life's most difficult experiences. At Faithful Friends in Passing, we understand that pets are family, loyal companions who provide unconditional love, comfort, and cherished memories. When the time comes to say goodbye, families deserve compassionate support from professionals who will care for their faithful companion with dignity, respect, and understanding.
Faithful Friends in Passing has proudly served families throughout Columbus, IN, and the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. As a locally owned and family-operated business, we are committed to helping pet owners honor the lives of their cherished companions through professional cremation services, meaningful memorial products, and personalized guidance during a difficult time.
Led by Ron Shadley, a licensed funeral director and medical-legal death investigator with more than 50 years of professional experience, our team provides the compassionate care families need when making final arrangements for a beloved pet. We treat every pet entrusted to our care as if they were a member of our own family.

Why Families Choose Faithful Friends in Passing
Decades of Professional Experience
Ron brings more than five decades of experience in funeral service and death investigation, providing families with knowledgeable guidance and dependable support when they need it most.
Family-Owned and Locally Operated
As a local family business, we understand the deep bond people share with their pets. We take the time to listen, answer questions, and provide personalized attention for every family we serve.
Meaningful Memorial Options
Saying goodbye does not mean forgetting. We offer a variety of memorial products and keepsakes that allow families to celebrate and remember their pet's life in a meaningful way.
Compassionate Guidance
Grief affects everyone differently. We are always available to answer questions, provide information, and offer supportive resources that help families navigate the loss of a beloved companion.


★★★★★
2 weeks ago my friend was in a fatal car accident with her foster dog, Champ - she was taking him to the vet. They both passed away and I live out of town but volunteer remotely with my the rescue as I got two of my dogs from them. When I heard about the accident a local police offer at the scene of the accident let the rescue know where their dog (Champ) was taken. I found sweet Champs body and called Faithful Friends In Passing and they picked up Champ Bartholomew County Humane Society and I had him cremated. They were so sweet when I picked up sweet Champs ashes. I will always remember their kind words. Thank you.
Jeannette Elum G.
★★★★★
He was so kind and heartfelt. made me feel good about leaving my pup in his hands. It was very affordable as well and he had a wide range of urns to choose from. He really cares about what he does.
Madison T
★★★★★
I agree, Ron is a great compassionate business man.
Dorris K.
★★★★★
Ron is the most caring person when it comes to taking care of your pet after passing.
Judy B.
★★★★★
Losing our sweet Mocha May was a first for me as an adult ... incredibly hard than I ever imagined. Mr. Ron’s care, compassion, and willingness to listen and answer all my questions made for a pleasant experience and helped put my mind at ease. I cannot express enough my gratitude for him respecting all of my wishes, and really letting me take charge of the process as he guided me.
I also find it incredibly honorable that he has selflessly made himself and business available 24/7 during this COVID-19 pandemic — staying every day and night at his shop since the Governor’s stay-at-home order so Families like mine have access to this service, allowing us to go through the grieving process without additional external stressors further complicating the situation.
I am a customer-for-life, and highly recommend Faithful Friends in Passing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, sir.
Katie Grace E.
★★★★★
I absolutely love this place. Ron gave me such comfort, knowing my furbaby was in his hands made things a little easier. Bless Ron.
Sherry Burch
★★★★★
Thank you Ron for taking care of my baby Sophie and making memories for me to cherish forever, I am forever greatful for your services, and what you do for people’s babies.
Anna H.
★★★★★
I knew I would be having do this sooner rather than later. My boy passed on Friday of a holiday weekend. The response I received from Ron was exactly what I needed to get through the weekend.
It is obvious to me that they care about each person they work with. My choice in the future is Faithful Friends in Passing. Thank you for all you do.
Doug W.
★★★★★
Thank you God for Ron and the great things he's doing! I HIGHLY recommend this man and his services!
Torey W.
★★★★★
5 stars isn’t enough to show how amazing these people are! They have taken great care of two of my beloved babies! I will ALWAYS recommend them to anyone who wants their baby cremated. They have an amazing selection of urns and pendants. For no extra charge they give you some hair, paw print, and the tag that follows through the whole process. They are very reasonably priced. Even if I lived hours away I would find a way to take all my babies there! I give them all the stars in the world for my rating! Ron is currently taking care of my fur baby Sebastian Binx (blonde) and he did amazing job caring for my first fur baby Champ (black).
Thank you so much to the amazing people at Faithful Friends in Passing for taking such great care of everyone’s beloved pets!
Erica Marshi O
★★★★★
They were so compassionate when I lost my beloved Aiden.
Candi G.
★★★★★
So sorry for your loss. We have Faithful Friends help us through all of our heartbreaks. They are the best.
Janet Robbins-V
★★★★★
Thank you Friends of Passing for your compassion and kindness. I love our special memories of Molly! We highly recommend your services:)
Tammy J T.
★★★★★
An awesome pet crematory. They do a footprint, give a metal tag with the crematory number, and cut some hair off of the animal. They have many types of containers to pick from.
Debby Marsh-N.
★★★★★
I do not like the idea of cremation but today after experiencing the kindness and compassion of Ron, I feel better about my girl, Lacy, being in caring hands. I have her ashes in a beautiful box, her ceramic paw print, and a lock of her fur. I know she was treated with respect and compassion and I’m very grateful for that.
Nancy R.
★★★★★
Ron was fantastic to us. We had to put our dog to sleep and had not made previous arrangements with him. He was out of town but said he would meet us in 1-1/2 hours. He was actually early and greeted us with terrific compassion/sympathy.
He is a retired funeral director so he has the grief skills needed. He was very patient with us listening to our stupid stories about our dog and telling some of his own.
His office is full of urns and other memorabilia but when we said we planned to scatter his ashes he did not try to up-sell us anything. That was refreshing as I was expecting some high pressure sales pitch.
Anyway, he had our dog ready for us to pickup within just a few hours and his price was well below what I was expecting.
I HIGHLY recommend these folks to anyone that looses a pet.
Jim B.
★★★★★
Thank you. A small piece of my beloved Dottie is with me. This gives me peace of mind that she is in a good place.
Sandy Stiles H.
★★★★★
We lost our beloved dog Jake this morning. I cannot say enough about the service provided. Ron was so compassionate on the phone and in person. The care and dignity provided helped ease my mind. I also could not believe that I would have Jake back the same day as taken in. I will now come to Ron for any of my pets passing.
Ashley Brooke N.
★★★★★
Thank You Jody You Done a Beautiful Job with Our Beloved Duke!
Daphnie T.
★★★★★
Very compassionate,and goes the extra mile to give you good memories of your beloved pet to keep at home with you.
Ashley S
★★★★★
I just want to tell you what a wonderful group of individuals you are! Thank you so much for taking care of Jeep and helping his family find comfort after such a tragic few days.
Stacey D.


Contact Faithful Friends
in Passing Today
You don't have to face the loss of a beloved companion alone. Faithful Friends in Passing is honored to support families throughout Columbus, IN, with compassionate pet cremation and memorial services.
Call Faithful Friends in Passing today at
(812) 376-7560 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our services.













