About Aquamation
The Process
Understanding Aquamation:
A Gentle Goodbye
Preparation
The process begins with your pet being placed in a specially designed cradle. This cradle is filled with a gentle solution of water and a small amount of alkaline salts. These minerals are safe and commonly used in everyday products like soap.
Natural Decomposition
The cradle is then heated to a warm temperature. However, this is much lower than the extreme heat used in traditional cremation, which many pet owners find comforting. The combination of warmth, water, and the alkaline solution begins to gently break down the pet’s body. This process is similar to the natural decomposition that would occur if a body were buried, but it happens in a matter of hours rather than months or years.
The Remaining Ashes
After the process is complete, what remains are the bones of your pet, which have been softened and turned a pristine white by the process. These bones are then carefully dried and processed into a fine, powder-like substance. This is what you will receive, much like the ashes from a traditional cremation, but often more in volume and lighter in color.
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FAQ
For many, the choice of aquamation reflects a desire to give their pet the most gentle and respectful departure possible. Here are some reasons why aquamation might be the right choice for you.
Many pet owners who choose aquamation express a sense of peace knowing that their pet’s final journey was one of care and compassion, in a process that respects both the pet and the earth. If you’re considering aquamation for your pet, take comfort in knowing that it’s a choice that honors their life in a beautiful and thoughtful way.
It's eco-friendly
One of the most significant benefits of aquamation is its environmental impact—or rather, its minimal impact. Traditional cremation releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the air, but aquamation does not. The water used in the process is later neutralized and can be safely returned to the earth, and the process itself uses significantly less energy. For those who are environmentally conscious, this can be an important factor in their decision.
It's a more natural process
Aquamation mirrors the natural decomposition process in a way that many find to be more in tune with the life cycle. There is something deeply comforting in knowing that your pet’s body is being returned to nature in a gentle, water-based process, rather than through intense heat and flames.
You get a higher ash return
Aquamation often results in a greater amount of ashes being returned to you compared to traditional cremation. These ashes are pure, clean, and can be kept in an urn, scattered in a place that was special to your pet, or even used in memorial jewelry. For many, having these ashes as a keepsake is an important part of the grieving process.
