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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“She and her helper were very kind and made sure our little Foxy was as comfortable as possible. We very much appreciated her caring concern. ”
Cathy S.
Jun 21, 2026
“Dr Perzak was so very compassionate and sympathetic. She was loving to our Sally and made the whole heart breaking experience easier.. Sally was calm and relaxed before the procedure started. It was very humane and peaceful. As hard as it was to loose her I was pleased with how easy it was on her because of Dr. Perzak Thank you♥️ ”
Peggy C.
Jun 21, 2026
“Dr. Kate White was an absolute angel. She was so kind and compassionate during such a difficult time. She explained the in home euthanasia process step by step and made sure I was comfortable with what was happening at each step before moving forward. I cannot recommend her highly enough. ”
Lara R.
Jun 20, 2026
“Loosing Cooper so unexpectedly was heart breaking. Codapet was one of the agencies our vetenarian recommended and Dr. Goldberg was so awesome. Her compasion and care for Cooper during this sad and emotional time was comforting for us. He loved being outside, laying in the sun of our front lawn, so we chose that spot for him to go off to sleep. While it's never easy loosing your pet, Dr. Goldberg was so kind and made it a litle easier. We also received a personal card from her and the most beautiful cremation package. Thank you Codapet and Dr. Goldberg for taking care of our boy Cooper. ”
Shari L.
Jun 20, 2026
“My little cat Tiger was diagnosed with... My little cat Tiger was diagnosed with FIV. A week after his vet visit he developed FACT. His back legs were not working and he was miserable. I scheduled an appointment for 10:00am the next morning. I hoped and prayed he didn't get worse throughout the night. I received a text from Dr. Kerstin Stucky. She was on her way to bed but knew how bad things might get before my scheduled appointment. She came to the house at 12:30am. She was fantastic. Very kind, compassionate and very professional. My baby boy passed away at home very peacefully. I cannot say enough about how important it is to have this service available for your pet in their own home by this company. I would highly recommend using them when the time comes to make that hard decision.”
Lou Y.
Jun 20, 2026
“Dr Magnotta was very caring. Our ability to let our dog go in a place that was special and relaxing for her made the process less stressful for all of us. ”
Kathleen A.
Jun 20, 2026
“ What happened to Sophie was so traumatic and scary for all of us. We were blessed to have Dr. Jamie Pickett guide us and help as we said goodbye to our baby girl, Sophie. We felt an immediate sense of calm when Dr. Pickett arrived at our home. She talked us through everything step by step. She was respectful to Sophie and us. If we ever need these services again, we will call Dr. Pickett. The sound of Sophie's paw prints is missed, but her love and memories are ingrained in our hearts forever! Our Sophie girl crossed the rainbow bridge with peace and dignity, due to you, Dr. Pickett. Thank you!”
Tondra A.
Jun 20, 2026
“The best!!! Along with Abby they made us and our 15 year old “Ana” feel quite at ease with the whole procedure. Same day availability too. Thank you both. ”
Richard G.
Jun 20, 2026
“Dr. Robert was wonderful. He arrived earlier than anticipated but let us take our time saying goodbye to our buddy. He explained everything clearly so our children would understand the process and put their hearts and minds at ease. It was a difficult time, but Dr. Robert made the pain a little more manageable. ”
Luke L.
Jun 19, 2026
“Dr. Lara is the best vet I’ve ever worked with. She made the passing of our 14 year old lab exponentially better because of her caring approach and kind heart. We are so thankful that she worked with us and I could not recommend her more. ”
Forrest L.
Jun 19, 2026
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