Loyal Friends Pet Cremation Centre LLC had its beginning in early 2011 when Brian Arterburn and three other friends were discussing ways to honor and memorialize their pets other than burying them. It was through their love and passion for pets they decided to offer pet cremation service to their local community. They began with a diesel fired mobile unit installed on a trailer. The business operated at three locations before settling at its current location in June 2012. As the business grew, it’s owners, all with other careers brought on Brian’s father, Ken, to help on a part time basis to meet with clients and make deliveries. Soon, Brian and Ken bought out the other partners. Ken being retired from 30 plus years with USDA Rural Development, with assistance from Brian (evenings and weekends) a local community bank executive officer, have grown the business that now serves all of southeast Kentucky with a service radius of approximately 125 miles.