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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Brian L.
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David S.
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“Dr Haros made my dogs passing comfortable and gave us closure. He had incredible bedside manner, accommodated our wishes to doing things outside in our backyard where our dog most loved to be and explained every step of the way and answered all of our questions seamlessly. For having to make one of the worst types of appointment it was the best experience we could’ve hoped for. Thank you Dr Haros”
Summer P.
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“Our dog Willie was the best...and so he got the best with Dr. Chapman. Thank you for guiding our pup to the next life. ”
Michael Z.
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Tom G.
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“Dr. Roberts was so helpful through the entire ordeal, from the first contact to the very end when Tillie was finally at rest. We didn't think Tillie was going to make it to the appointment time, but after sharing that with Dr. Roberts, she was able to move her schedule around a bit and come almost an hour sooner. We're SO thankful that Tillie was able to die peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her the most but minus the stress and anxiety, that both human and pet feel, when making these sort of trips to a vet's office. Thank you so much Dr. Roberts, Tillie was such a loving soul, it's only fitting that we were able to repay her that love & comfort at the end of her life. She will be missed. ”
Douglas R.
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Mark S.
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Jeremy V.
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