Gentle and Natural Pet Aquamation Service in Portland
- No greenhouse gas
- No toxic emissions
- Uses less than 10% the energy of traditional flame cremation
- Operates our own aquamation crematory
- Home pickup available for fee
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What Is Pet Aquamation?
Mimics Nature’s Decomposition Process
Aquamation (also known as alkaline hydrolysis, green, eco or water-based cremation) is a sustainable alternative to flame-based pet cremation.
Utilizing gently agitated water, a small amount of alkali, and controlled temperature, aquamation accelerates the natural decomposition process.
What would normally take months or years is completed in just a few hours, leaving behind only softened bone, referred to as “cremains.”
What is Aquamation?
Mimics Nature’s Decomposition Process
Why Choose Compassionate Care for Pet Aquamation?
The First and the Best Pet Aquamation Service Provider in Portland
Our modern state-of-the-art facility provides safer, gentler, and more sustainable pet cremation than traditional flame-based crematories. Aquamation utilizes a fraction of the energy of flame-based cremation and produces no toxic byproducts.
Portland’s First Pet Aquamation Provider
Since 2015, we were the first pet aquamation provider in Portland, setting the standard for respectful, high-quality, and compassionate care.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Our facility reflects our commitment to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and respectful handling for every pet.
Rooted in the Portland Community
We’re a proud Portland small business, deeply rooted in the community, and honored to provide exceptional care to local families.
A Greener Choice for Pet Aftercare
Aquamation is an environmentally conscious choice, using less energy and eliminating harmful byproducts, helping us care for pets and the planet.
Compassionate Aquamation Options for Your Pet
We offer two aquamation options to fit your needs:
- Private Aquamation:
Your pet is cremated individually, and their cremains are returned to you. You can choose a standard container or purchase an upgraded urn.
- Communal Aquamation:
A respectful and affordable option where pets are placed together, and their cremains are scattered in a meaningful way.
If you choose our in-home pet euthanasia service, we’ll handle transportation to our facility and guide you through the cremation options during scheduling.
If your pet passed away at home or at a veterinary office, we can arrange cremation services. You can schedule to bring your pet to our facility or arrange a pickup for an additional fee.
Schedule an Aquamation Drop-off or Message Us for Home Pickup in Portland
NE Portland:
For euthanasia call 503 880 1172
For aquamation call 503 379 1292
Pet aquamation drop-off: available 7 days a week by appointment. You can also arrange an at-home pickup.
Cremains pickup hours at MLK facility:
Tuesday: 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm
Thursday: 12pm - 4pm
Friday: 12pm - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday: no cremains pickup
Friday: 12pm - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday: no cremains pickup
Oregon City:
For euthanasia call 503 880 1172
For aquamation call 503 379 1292
Pet Aquamation and Cremains pickup (By appointment only at this location)
Pet Aquamation FAQs
Your pet’s cremains will be ready within 14-21 days, and often earlier.
What’s left after the first step of both Aquamation and flame-cremation are bone, which are further processed to the finer cremains that are returned to the family. Aquamated cremains are lighter in color , as they contain only calcium phosphate without carbon discoloration from burning. Aquamation also results in about 20% more cremains than flame-cremation since no bone is destroyed by incineration or lost during the process.
Yes, aquamation cremains are 100% safe and free of pathogens or disease. They are rinsed with clean water and air-dried, making them safe to handle. They can also be safely scattered in the environment.
Keep your pet’s body cool and dry, away from other animals and the elements. We recommend arranging cremation as soon as possible, but urgency is mostly dependent on the temperature in which the your pet would be stored (cold but not frozen is best) as well as size of pet. The larger the pet, the more quickly the body will begin to degrade.
Aquamation Options for All Creatures, Great and Small
We provide aquamation services for a variety of pets, including:
Dogs and Cats
Birds and Reptiles
Exotics and Pocket Pets
Other Small Animals
If you have questions about a specific pet, our team is here to help. Feel free to reach out for more information.
Please note that while we offer 24/7 in-home euthanasia, our cremation facility is not staffed around the clock.
You can schedule an appointment to bring your pet to us at 503.379.1292 or arrange for home pickup for an additional fee.
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