Idaho Pet Aquamation

Compassionate, Sustainable Pet Aftercare

Aquamation is a water-based alternative to cremation that honors your pet’s life while caring for the planet. Idaho Pet Aquamation provides compassionate, sustainable aftercare for families and veterinary partners.

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Aquamation

A Compassionate and Sustainable Choice for Pet Aftercare

Aquamation is a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to flame cremation — chosen by families and supported by veterinarians who value compassion and sustainability.

For pet parents, it offers peace of mind knowing your beloved companion is cared for with dignity, love, and respect. The water-based process mirrors natural decomposition, creating a softer farewell while protecting the environment.

For veterinarians, aquamation is a meaningful way to extend your care beyond the clinic. By offering families this option, you provide a service that uses 90% less energy than cremation and produces no harmful emissions — a choice that reflects both compassion and environmental responsibility.

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Aquamation vs Flame Cremation

Aquamation

  • Mimics the natural decomposition process using water and salts

  • Environmentally friendly - no harmful greenhouse gases or mercury

  • Lower energy usage - 90% energy savings compared to flame cremation

  • No burning of fossil fuels

  • On average 20% more ash remains returned to the family

  • Ashes are typically a soft white or tan powder

  • Competitive prices to flame cremation

Flame Cremation

  • Uses high heat and natural gas

  • Produces higher carbon emissions and releases harmful pollutants

  • Uses significant amount of natural gases and electricity

  • Produces less remains compared to aquamation

  • Ashes are typically a coarse gray or dark powder often with small grainy fragments