Question 1

Is aquamation new?

Accepted Answer

Aquamation has been around for over a century. It is utilized in many hospitals and research facilities. It is regarded for it's gentle nature and environmentally sustainable qualities.

Question 2

How Much Does It Cost to Aquamate My Dog or Cat?

Accepted Answer

At Peaceful Waters Aquamation, pricing is based on your pet’s weight and the type of service you choose.Private Aquamation (Ashes Returned – No Memorial Items): Ranges from $220–$450, depending on your pet’s weight. Your pet is aquamated individually, and their ashes are returned to you.Private Aquamation with Memorial Items: Ranges from $270–$500, depending on your pet’s weight. This service includes private aquamation with the return of your pet’s ashes, along with a clay paw print and a fur clipping.Communal Aquamation: Ranges from $175–$400, depending on your pet’s weight. With this option, pets are aquamated together, and ashes are respectfully scattered at sea in partnership with Oceans of Love.If you have questions about which option is right for your family, our team is always here to help guide you with care and transparency.

Question 3

Should I Aquamate, Bury or Cremate My Pet?

Accepted Answer

The decision to bury a pet or elect for cremation services is very personal. We suggest talking with family members before making any final decisions on aftercare. It is also important to consider if burying a pet is legal in your area. Burying a pet in the back yard can present some health risks to the water table and every city has different laws regarding the legality of pet burial. Please check your local zoning laws regarding whether or not you can bury your pet in your backyard. If you are considering cremation, it is important to note that aquamation is more ecologically friendly than any other process. Toxic or greenhouse gasses from fire-based cremation are not produced during aquamation. Aquamation uses 90% less energy than flame and is a quiet, peaceful service. Also, this process gives you back 20% more of your loved one's ashes compared to flame.

Question 4

What to do when or after my pet dies at home?

Accepted Answer

We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. We know how difficult it is to navigate the loss of a pet. We are here to help you figure out what to do next. Please make sure you have the emotional support you need. Friends and family are great resources during this difficult time. They can provide their love and support as you make the decisions about what to do for your fur baby's aftercare. Helpful tips to keep your loved one safe until arrangements are made. Place a puppy pad or towel under them. Keep them inside, in a cool area and you can wrap them in their favorite blanket or place them in their bed. If you wish to have your pet cremated, please give us a call.
 
Our staff has immense experience in the field of pet health. Many of our staff members have worked in veterinary hospitals their whole careers and will be able to guide you appropriately on what to do next. Our staff will help arrange a pick up or drop off of your pet. Your pet will be handled with care and respect. Once the aquamation process is complete, your pets ash will be returned to you. We know having your pet pass at home can be very difficult. 
Please give us a call at 858-276-7397 -  we're here for you.

Question 5

What is aquamation?

Accepted Answer

Aquamation is a water-based pet cremation process also known as alkaline hydrolysis. Aquamation uses the peaceful flow of water, warm temperatures and alkali to mimic the natural burial but just faster. In nature, this process can take years, but with the advancement in the aquamation technology, this process now takes less than 20 hours. 
 
This process involves a trained technician. The technician will combine warm water and a small amount of alkali to wash over the body. After 20 hours or less the components of your pets body will be returned to water as a nutrient rich effluent and only bone will remain. If desired, the mineral ash of the bone will be returned to you. The nutrient rich effluent will be returned to the environment. 
 
When compared to traditional fire based pet cremation, aquamation is considerably more eco-friendly. This process produces 1/10th the carbon dioxide that fire based cremation does, thus significantly reducing your carbon footprint. It also produces a nutrient rich effluent that has been shown to improve the municipality water system as well as the earths soil.

Question 6

Why should I choose aquamation over flame based pet cremation?

Accepted Answer

We choose to use aquamation for pets because it is the cremation process that is the most gentle and environmentally friendly option for your pet after death. It significantly reduces emissions of carbon dioxide and greatly decreases the use of energy when compared to fire-based pet cremation.

Question 7

What happens to my pets ashes if I don’t want them returned to me?

Accepted Answer

All communal ash is scattered in the pacific ocean, out of Oceanside by Oceans of love. If you are interested in participating in ash scattering at sea please let us know.

Question 8

How do I know the ashes returned to me are my pet?

Accepted Answer

We use a unique tracking numbers for each pet that is under our care. Tracking numbers are never re-used. From the moment your pet is in our possession they are assigned this tracking number like a little bracelet that never leaves their side and is on your loved one's ashes when returned. This tracking number is on a small metal disc, and it is recorded in a computer software-based system that tracks your pet through each step of the process. Our team is diligent, with this physical and electronic tracking, to ensure your companion is returned home to you.

Address: 4820 Mercury St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92111

Email: contact@peacefulwatersaquamation.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is aquamation new?

How Much Does It Cost to Aquamate My Dog or Cat?

Should I Aquamate, Bury or Cremate My Pet?

What to do when or after my pet dies at home?

What is aquamation?

Why should I choose aquamation over flame based pet cremation?

What happens to my pets ashes if I don’t want them returned to me?

How do I know the ashes returned to me are my pet?

Email
contact@peacefulwatersaquamation.com

Address
4820 Mercury St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92111

Business Hours

Phone
858.276.7397

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Address: 4820 Mercury St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92111

Email: contact@peacefulwatersaquamation.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is aquamation new?

How Much Does It Cost to Aquamate My Dog or Cat?

Should I Aquamate, Bury or Cremate My Pet?

What to do when or after my pet dies at home?

What is aquamation?

Why should I choose aquamation over flame based pet cremation?

What happens to my pets ashes if I don’t want them returned to me?

How do I know the ashes returned to me are my pet?

Email contact@peacefulwatersaquamation.com

Address 4820 Mercury St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92111

Business Hours

Phone 858.276.7397

About Us Videos In Home Euthanasia Services Memorials Pet Preservation Shop

Peaceful Veterinary Care

Please call us for a veterinary reference at 858-276-7397 or click here.

© 2025 Peaceful Veterinary Care, PC. All Rights Reserved ®. Developed by Oceans

Email
contact@peacefulwatersaquamation.com

Address
4820 Mercury St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92111

Phone
858.276.7397

About Us
Videos
In Home Euthanasia
Services
Memorials
Pet Preservation
Shop