Pet Cremation: A Gentler Return
Our cremation is water-based — also called aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis. Warm water and gentle chemistry return your pet to the earth naturally. No fire. No smoke. Just water.
What Is Aquamation?
Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is a water-based process that gently accelerates nature's own decomposition. Your pet is placed in a stainless steel vessel filled with warm water and a small amount of potassium hydroxide — the same chemistry found in soil. Over 6–8 hours, the soft tissue dissolves completely, leaving only the mineral bone structure.
The result is a set of soft, white remains — similar to traditional cremation ash, but about 20% more volume, and a finer, silkier texture. Many families find the remains more beautiful and easier to incorporate into keepsakes.
The water used in the process (called effluent) is sterile, pH-neutral, and returned safely to the water cycle. There are no emissions, no smoke, and no chemicals released into the air.
Step by Step
What to Expect
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Pickup
Our team comes to your home or vet clinic. Gentle, discreet, and available day or night.
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Gentle Preparation
Your pet is given a stainless steel ID tag that stays with them throughout. They never leave our care.
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The Aquamation Process
6–8 hours of gentle, warm water treatment. Your pet rests peacefully.
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Remains Processing
The mineral bone structure is gently processed into fine, silky ash.
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Return to You
Remains are returned in your chosen vessel, along with your included keepsakes.
Individual or Communal?
| Feature | Individual | Communal |
|---|---|---|
| Your pet processed alone | — | |
| Remains returned to family | — | |
| Respectfully scattered at sea | — | |
| Certificate of aquamation | ||
| Cedar urn | — | |
| Fur clipping | — | |
| Clay paw print | — | |
| Price | From $349 | $179 flat rate |
Every Individual Aquamation
What's Included
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Cedar Urn
A beautiful handcrafted cedar urn to hold your pet's remains
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Certificate of Aquamation
A handwritten certificate documenting your pet's care
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Fur Clipping
A preserved clipping of your pet's fur as a keepsake
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Clay Paw Print
A handmade clay impression of your pet's paw
Urn Upgrades
Prefer a more lasting vessel? Choose from our handcrafted selection:
| Cedar keepsake box | $95 |
| Hand-thrown clay urn | from $125 |
| Biodegradable burial urn | $75 |
| Premium brass urn | $185 |
Aquamation Pricing
Individual Aquamation
Includes cedar urn, fur clipping, certificate of aquamation, and a clay paw print.
| Weight | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 lbs or less | $349 |
| 21–60 lbs | $399 |
| 61–99 lbs | $479 |
| 100+ lbs | $549 |
Communal Aquamation
$179 flat rate — all sizes
Remains are respectfully scattered at sea. Includes certificate of aquamation.