Pet Aftercare & Cremation Near You
We understand that choosing what to do with your pet’s remains is an extremely personal decision, and we want to completely honor your wishes. As with every other aspect of your pet’s transition between life and death, your personal preferences and beliefs, as well as cost and local regulations can all affect your decision. Here are several options.
Cremation
Cremation is the option most often chosen by our pet parents, in part because our CodaPet vets can handle all the cremation details for you, whether you decide on private or communal.
Private Cremation
This makes it possible for us to return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choice. You can then choose to bury the ashes, scatter them, or even transfer them to a decorative urn or other keepsake. If you would prefer water-based cremation (Aquamation) rather than traditional flame based, please ask your CodaPet vet if this is available in your area. If you'd like to consider the different options of urns we offer, please consult with your CodaPet vet before or at the appointment.*Aquamation places your pet’s body in a bath consisting of water and salts that together, hasten the process that would normally occur if your pet had been buried. It takes longer than traditional cremation (up to 24 hours) and has less impact on the environment.
Communal Cremation
We also offer communal cremation options for a lower price. This option ensures your pet is cremated with others and the ashes are ceremoniously spread on the crematorium grounds or another location.
Burial
Private Burial
If your city/county regulations allow, you can choose to bury your pet on your personal property. Please check local regulations to see if this is legal in your area.
Cemetery Burial
Many areas have pet cemeteries where you can bury your pet and mark the grave, making it possible for you to visit as you might with any other family member who has passed. If you want to bury your pet in a cemetery, you will need to choose and make arrangements with a local pet cemetery before the euthanasia appointment. Please be sure to let your CodaPet vet know if you have planned for such a burial.
Other Options
Taxidermy
Some people choose to preserve a lifelike replica of their pet. If you are interested in this option, we recommend that you ask the taxidermist you plan to use to determine the most ideal method of storing your pet’s remains after passing. Please share this information with your CodaPet veterinarian as soon as possible so they are aware of your wishes.
Charitable Donation
Some people find comfort in knowing that as painful as it is to say goodbye to their pet, his or her remains can provide invaluable learning opportunities for future veterinarians and pet nurses. If that resonates with you, contact a veterinary teaching hospital or university prior to euthanasia to determine their current need. Please be sure to ask them if there is a particular drug that your CodaPet Vet should either use or avoid so that your pet’s condition at the time of passing will remain clear for the students to study. They might also have questions for your regular veterinarian about your pet’s general health and diagnosis.As difficult as it is to think about any of these options, deciding what you want ahead of time will help all concerned to honor your wishes.
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“Dr. Allison was amazing! From the initial point of contact she was professional, gentle, soft, & caring! I cannot recommend her high enough! ”
Erin R.
Jul 18, 2026
“Dr Delia showed so much compassion for both Abby and myself. She was a fountain of information and brought a very calming affect both to myself and Abby. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs this type of care. Abby left this world very peacefully.”
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Jul 17, 2026
“Sarah is very caring, professional and thorough in the explanations of the process and gave us any time we needed during this difficult decision. Highly recommend to anyone who needs to take this step to give their animals a peaceful passing. S. Johnson”
Sarita J.
Jul 17, 2026
“Dr. Gonnering was incredibly compassionate and made the difficult process of saying goodbye to our beloved Jackson hurt a little less. She made sure we were all comfortable before proceeding and allowed us the time we needed to say goodbye. If you have to make this decision, I cannot recommend her services enough.”
Lauren Y.
Jul 17, 2026
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Kiana M.
Jul 17, 2026
“Dr Michelli was so kind and compassionate and made the experience as smooth as we could have hoped. It was a difficult decision to euthanize our family dog of 13 years, particularly because he was wary of strangers. We did not want him to be anxious or traumatized. Dr Michelli connected with us ahead of time to talk about how we could handle it, and as it turned out, Walker was comfortable and content with her visit in our backyard, so he was never upset during the whole experience. She made a difficult time into a peaceful moment where we could say our goodbyes without stress or trauma. We would never have wanted it any other way, and we are so grateful for her manner and compassionate nature.”
Ingrid M.
Jul 17, 2026
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Glander S.
Jul 17, 2026
“Dr Lori was everything Benny needed and us too. She was so kind and patient.. Benny got out of his bed to greet her. He took to her right away which definitely wasn't the case for everyone. She made a very difficult process easier with her kindness to us and especially to Benny. He was the BEST boy! Thank you so much Dr. Lori.”
Chandra P.
Jul 17, 2026
“There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to Dr. Perzak for helping us through a terribly difficult day. Having to say goodbye to our beloved dog, Rocky, was heartbreaking, but Dr. Perzak made the experience as peaceful and comforting as we could have hoped for. She came to our home with such kindness, compassion, and professionalism. She treated Rocky with incredible dignity and respect, and she took the time to ensure that we never felt rushed. Her gentle demeanor and genuine empathy gave us comfort during an incredibly emotional time. Being able to say goodbye to Rocky in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by the people who loved him, was a priceless gift. Dr. Perzak's care and compassion made an unbearable situation a little easier, and we will always be grateful for the kindness she showed our family. We truly could not have asked for a better experience under such difficult circumstances. Dr. Perzak is an exceptional veterinarian and an even more exceptional person. We will never forget her compassion and highly recommend her to anyone.”
Tracey M.
Jul 17, 2026
“Dr. Torres came to assist us with our sweet old lab’s final vet appointment. She was truly amazing. She was so gentle and had the sweetest energy about her. We were so grateful to have found such a caring person to handle this tough situation. She had everything super covered and no part of us felt rushed at all in the whole experience. Thank you very much, we’d recommend you to anyone and everyone in this position. ”
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Jul 17, 2026
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