Our Gentle Process Sets Us Apart!
Nature's Way Pet Aquamation is proud to be the first to provide aquamation to our community.
We treat all pets trusted to our care with compassion, dignity, and respect. By trusting Nature's Way Pet Aquamation with your pet's end of life and after life care, you are choosing the most compassionate and gentle choice for your pet, and the most environmentally responsible choice for our community.
What is Aquamation?
Most environmental issues are caused by the living; but have you ever considered the environmental impact of death?
Alkaline hydrolysis uses and combination of water and potassium hydroxide to dissolve the deceased. It is a greener option compared with traditional flame-based cremations as it uses 1/2 the energy of traditional cremation in a process that doesn't produce toxic gases or air pollutants.
What is Aquamation?
Aquamation, scientifically known as alkaline hydrolysis, is the process of breaking down organic matter using water and alkali.
What happens to my pet?
When Nature's Way receives your companion, they are identified and a clay paw impression is taken if desired. They are then placed in our holding room. When the alkali bath is ready, we transfer their body into a stainless steel basket and lower them into the bath. This is where the mixture of warm, gently flowing water, mixed with the alkali, breaks down their body. Afterwards, the remains are dried and placed into the urn.
Why is Aquamation better than traditional flame cremation?
Simply put, Aquamation is the most gentle and eco-friendly aftercare option available. There are no releases of green house gas emissions, no release of mercury, methane and other pollutants and significantly less energy used in the process. Additionally this process allows for more remains of their companion to be returned to the family.
What are your pricing details?
We charge $149 - for pets under 20 lbs. $199 for pets 21-80 lbs. $249 for pets 81 - 150 lbs. and $299 - for pets over 150 lbs. Local vet office pick up is free. In home pick up is available and pricing is dependent on distance and size of pet. No extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. Ink paw and ink nose are now $20 each. Pricing for scattering service is now $50 less than the individual prices at each price point. So $99 for 20 and under and so on.
