Why Vets Are Suggesting Eco-Friendly and Peaceful Pet Aquamation

For decades, pet owners have had the option of burying their departed animals or cremating them. Thanks to emerging technology, aquamation services are becoming more popular among veterinary professionals and pet owners. The process offers some distinct advantages over the alternatives.

If you’re a veterinarian, consider offering this option to pet owners to ease the burden of losing their four-legged friend. Check out some of the most notable features of this service below.

It’s an Eco-Friendly Alternative

Water cremation relies on a process called alkaline hydrolysis, which mirrors the natural decomposition process. Professionals place each animal’s body in a basin with warm water and an alkaline solution. The mixture breaks down the animal’s proteins and fats to leave clean remains behind. 

Peaceful pet aquamation is the environmentally conscious choice for several reasons. Traditional cremation relies entirely on heat and combustion. As a result, it uses more energy and sends harmful emissions into the air. 

Burial doesn’t produce air emissions; however, it may lead to groundwater contamination. Buried pets can also raise concerns over land use. 

By opting for eco-friendly pet cremation, owners can get the closure they need without harming the environment. They’ll receive their pet’s remains, while the leftover liquid used in aquamation can be used to nourish the ground as clean effluent. 

Aquamation Produces More Ashes 

It’s hard for many people to picture what their dog or cat’s ashes will feel like. More often than not, people are surprised at how little an urn weighs after a pet’s cremation. Peaceful pet aquamation can produce up to 20% more ashes than traditional cremation. 

A greater ash return gives owners more flexibility when it comes to memorializing their pet. For instance, say someone wants to honor their dog in multiple ways. Some of the ways they could use the ashes include:

• Scattering some of them at the dog park or at their favorite hiking trail
• Creating jewelry or artwork featuring some of the dog’s ashes
• Keeping a memorial urn visible in their home

Aquamation also produces finer ashes. The flame-based process tends to leave behind remains in various shapes, which makes them difficult to scatter or incorporate into artwork. A gentle water-based cremation produces uniform ashes with a sand-like texture. 

It’s Budget Friendly

Peaceful pet aquamation is not only more environmentally friendly but also more cost-effective for clients. Prices are in line with the cost of traditional cremation but come with the added benefits mentioned above. For a similar cost, grieving pet parents can honor their fur babies without a massive carbon footprint. 

Extra savings may be available depending on the provider. For instance, at Heavenly Paws Pet Aquamation, we offer special discounts for service animals. If the service is for an active duty police or military dog, it’s completely free. 

It Eases a Client’s Burden

Imagine someone has a sick or elderly pet. Leading up to its final days, the owner maintains that they will bury the animal on their property. However, when that time finally comes, it’s too overwhelming for the owner. 

Aquamation services are a reassuring alternative. Professionals will handle the process, which may take a week or two from beginning to end. During that time, owners can grieve their loss without wondering how to dispose of their pet’s remains. 

It’s a Modern Yet Compassionate Solution

Some people feel uneasy about traditional cremation services. They would like to memorialize their pet somehow, but don’t want to resort to cremation or burial. What other options do they have?

Peaceful pet aquamation is one of the most gentle aftercare services available. Speeding up the natural decomposition process offers the same results as a burial but doesn’t require digging up property. Water-based cremation is considered more gentle and environmentally friendly than its combustion-focused counterpart.  

Countless pet owners value sustainability and would prefer aftercare options that don’t harm ecosystems. Aquamation offers the best of both worlds. 

It Doesn’t Disrupt a Veterinarian’s Workflow

Veterinary professionals may recommend peaceful pet aquamation solutions to grieving clients, as they offer many benefits for pet parents. Beyond that, this service is also beneficial for animal hospitals.

When your clinic teams up with a service provider like Heavenly Paws Pet Aquamation, you don’t have to worry about it affecting your schedule. Experts will come to your business to collect the animal after its passing and transport it to their facility for aquamation. 

Pet cremation contractors can complete the process in a reasonable timeframe and return the remains to your facility when they’re ready. All you have to do is let the owner know about the delivery and let them pick up the ashes at their convenience.

Communal aquamation services may also be available. With this option, no ashes are returned to your clinic. This alleviates the burden placed on clinics that often perform euthanasia, and clients don’t want any of their pets’ remains.