FAQ

The regulations of burying your pet at home have gone under some legal changes over the last few decades.

Some regulations depend on if you live in a rural area or a more populated area. Please be sure to check your local guidelines before proceeding.

If you select to cremate your animal companion, you may arrange this through your veterinary clinic. If your pet passes away at home, you may also have the option of connecting with a local pet crematorium.

Typically, you will have several choices when choosing to cremate your beloved pet. Most providers will allow you to decide whether to get the cremains back or not. 

This is a fairly new process and may not be available in your area. Aquamation is also referred to as alkaline hydrolysis. The process uses an alkaline water solution to slowly and gently break down your pet’s physical remains into a powder-like substance similar to cremated ashes.

This choice is certainly not for everyone, but if you’re looking for a way to give back to the veterinary community and make your pet’s passing mean something more, donating their remains to a vet education program might be the right next step for you.

This option may sound unusual, but there are companies that provide this service. They specialize in the preservation and lifelike reconstruction of your family pet.

While we hesitate to broach this topic, there are circumstances that might require this type of service. The size of the animal and cremation expense can be two reasons for selecting this option. Typically, your vet will coordinate this service.