Greenlee Pet Aquamation
The Process
Aquamation is a gentle, water-based alternative to flame cremation. Using a combination of water flow, moderate heat, and an alkaline solution, the process accelerates the natural return of your pet's body to the earth. At its conclusion, your pet's ashes are returned to you in a personalized memorial urn.
Why Families Choose Aquamation
A Gentler Process
Using water and time instead of high heat, aquamation offers a more peaceful experience for families.
More Remains Returned
Because bones aren't destroyed, families typically receive 20-30% more of their pet's remains.
Environmentally Responsible
Using 90% less energy and producing no greenhouse gas emissions, it's a kinder choice for the planet.
100% Sterile Result
The process is highly effective at destroying pathogens, returning sterile ashes to your family.
Aquamation vs. Flame Cremation
Both aquamation and flame cremation honor your pet at the end of life, returning remains to you in a memorial urn. They differ in how those remains are processed and what families experience.
Feature
Comparison
Process
Aquamation uses water, moderate heat, and an alkaline solution to accelerate the natural return to earth. Flame cremation relies on high-temperature flame to reduce remains.
Energy Use
Aquamation uses approximately 90% less energy than flame cremation, making it a more efficient and sustainable choice.
Carbon Footprint
Aquamation produces roughly one-tenth of the carbon footprint of flame cremation, with no direct greenhouse gas emissions.
Smoke & Emissions
Neither process produces smoke or direct emissions, creating a cleaner and more peaceful environment.
Remains Quantity
Because the water-based process does not destroy bone material, families typically receive 20-30% more remains.
Appearance
Remains from aquamation are typically whiter and finer than the coarser, gray-toned ashes from flame cremation.
Sterility
Both processes are highly effective at destroying viruses and bacteria, returning sterile remains to you.