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ALBANY – Pet owners can now rest in peace and spend eternity with their furry friends.

Gov. Cuomo signed a bill on Monday that allows pet remains to be buried with humans with a cemetery’s written consent.

“For many New Yorkers, their pets are members of the family,” Cuomo said. “This legislation will roll back this unnecessary regulation and give cemeteries the option to honor the last wishes of pet lovers across New York.”

The legislature passed the measure last spring.

“The pet-caregiver-relationship is a very special one and I am happy that this relationship will finally be honored,” said Assemblyman James Brennan (D-Brooklyn), who introduced the legislation in his chamber.

The law exempts religious cemeteries and takes effect immediately.

Several other states have similar laws, including Florida and Pennsylvania.

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