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.

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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. 

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Ashes tend to be a powder of white to tan coloration. Up to 30% more ashes are returned than traditional cremation. 

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We use a local, private small business.  

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. 

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

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Ashes tend to be gray from carbon discoloration and are more coarse or granular. 

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We use a local, private family-owned business.