TulsaPets Magazine September 2023

September / October 2023 • TulsaPets 39 SENIORS & PETS NINDE FUNERAL & CREMATION Ninde Funeral Directors has proudly served Tulsa-area families since it was founded on June 8, 1939, and Ninde is one of Tul- sa’s original family-owned funeral companies. Ninde, now operated by Charles H. Ninde Jr., is committed to providing funeral and memorial service excellence, compas- sion, and support. Funeral and cremation planning is available, including preplanning and guaranteed-price prepayment. Mosaic Memorial Cremation is a service offered by Ninde which provides simple cremation options at affordable prices. Many of those who choose cremation prefer the simplicity and economy that cremation can provide. Just as with a traditional funeral service, decisions can be made in advance and recorded with Ninde Funeral | Mosaic Memorial Cremation for future need. The licensed, experienced staff members can offer practi- cal advice and guidance on every aspect of memorial planning, including online obituaries, tributes, and artful floral offerings available through their floral shop, Brookside Blooms. Eighty-four years of experience and commitment to excellence set Ninde apart as a complete memorial provider. For more information about Ninde Funeral | Mosaic Memori- al Cremation, call (918) 742-5556 or go to https://ninde.com or https://mosaicmemorial.com. ‘EVERYONE FALLS IN LOVE WITH HER’ Plants, Pets, and the Value of Community at Montereau When Virginia Cohlmia retired from running a tropical-plant rentals business, she knew she wanted to continue to make an impact on people’s lives. As a lifelong Tulsa resident, community matters to her, and she enjoys being able to bring a smile to the faces around her. After Cohlmia retired from a business dedicated to livening up office buildings with greenery, her house was bigger than she needed. Her daughter did a little research and called her up one day to take her to lunch. “She brought me to Montereau, and I was ready to sign up after one visit,” Cohlmia said. She loved the warm environment, the friendly faces, and the clearly attentive team members. “I moved into an indepen- dent-living apartment almost two years ago, and it’s worked out wonderfully.” As with her life in business, Cohlmia is once again livening up the world everywhere she goes — these days with a young Miniature Schnauzer named Chloe. “She is the sweetest dog — friendly, excited, truly the best dog I’ve ever had. Everyone falls in love with her.” Cohlmia enjoys walking Chloe around Montereau’s idyllic campus, and lately they have been visiting residents in the long-term skilled-care neighborhood, bringing a sparkle of joy everywhere they go. Furry Friends Are Part of the Family At Montereau, pets are an important part of our retirement community! That’s why we have created a pet-friendly campus, complete with our very own dog park—“Le Bark Park.” We invite you—and your pet!—to make Montereau your home for retirement. Give us a shout (or woof, meow, chirp) at 918-416-6824 or visit montereau.net. Pet LOVERS wanted!