Type of Pet Cremation

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Aquamation

• We partner with a local, private small business for this type of pet aquamation.

• Process: Aquamation, or "alkaline hydrolysis", is a process using heat, pressure, and a water-alkali solution. The aquamation process is the same as what happens naturally, but only takes only about a day to process your pet’s remains. Ashes tend to be a powder of white to tan coloration. Up to 30% more ashes are returned than traditional cremation.

• Environmental Impact: Aquamation is more environmentally friendly.  "Waste" water is routinely tested safe before releasing back into the environment. There are no emissions directly created from the aquamation process itself.

• How Remains are Processed:

  • Private/Individual Cremation ensures that your loved one will be individually cremated with the utmost respect and dignity.

    • Returns typically take 3 weeks.

  • Communal Cremation is an economical way to honor the life of a loved one. With this service, the remains of your loved one are cremated together with other individuals. No ashes are returned, but you can take comfort knowing that your loved one is remembered and honored. This service is perfect for those who do not wish to have a traditional funeral, or have limited resources.

• If you choose private/individual cremation, the ashes are returned to you. You can choose to:

  • Have cremains mailed to you. Tracking and signature required will be part of the mailed package.

  • Have cremains hand-delivered to you by Dr. Charlie or one of our associates. Fees applies and may require additional time.

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Traditional Cremation

• We partner with a local, private family-owned business for traditional pet cremation. 

• Private viewings before cremation are available for an additional fee and appointment with our partner. 

• Process: Traditional cremation uses fire to turn tissues and bone to ash.  Flame-based cremation is the most common type of cremation available and, as such, tends to currently be cheaper than aquamation. Ashes tend to be gray from carbon discoloration and are more coarse or granular.

• Environmental Impact: Unfortunately, fire typically is produced from burning fossil fuels, releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide and mercury into the environment in its exhaust vapors.

• How Remains are Processed:

  • Private Cremation offers a dignified way to return your loved one's remains to you. Our partners ensure that every step of the process is handled with care and respect and the process is verified with Halcyon tracking. Your beloved one will have their own individual and isolated chamber and will be returned to you in an urn of your choice.

    • Returns typically take 10-14 days.​

  • Communal Cremation are for families who would prefer us to handle a pet's cremains afterward, communal cremation is a cost-effective option for those looking to honor their pet in a respectful way. This service does not involve the return of ashes, but instead honors the pet through a group cremation ceremony.

• If you choose private/individual cremation, the ashes are returned to you. You can choose to:

  • Have cremains mailed to you. Tracking and signature required will be part of the mailed package.

  • Have cremains hand-delivered to you by Dr. Charlie or one of our associates. Fees applies and may require additional time.

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