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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Saying goodbye to Boomer, was incredibly difficult. Dr. Christina was compassionate and informative as we went through this process. She patiently answered our questions and ensured that we felt comfortable and informed throughout the process. The entire experience was peaceful, and Boomer remained calm and comfortable. We are truly grateful to Dr. Christina!


Julie B.

Aug 30, 2026

Dr. Lara Allison provided us with the most compassionate experience we could have hoped for when saying goodbye to our sweet girl Ruby. What can you say about someone who took one of the worst days of your life and made it bearable with their loving kindness? We will be forever grateful. Our sweet Ruby was just 9 years old when she started acting differently, slowing down, loss of appetite, not her normal happy self. We brought her to our vet and after bloodwork and an ultrasound we learned that she had a sizable mass on her spleen. Lifesaving options were drastic and her prognosis for recovery was not good. We were devastated. Knowing that failing to put her through surgery, confinement, and likely chemotherapy her tumor would likely rupture and put necessitate getting her to an emergency vet where her odds of survival would have been dismal. The thought of putting her through this ordeal guided our decision to seek in home pet euthanasia. We had 2 previous dogs, our first was euthanized at the SPCA because we were away from home when his time came and no local vet could assist us. It was an awful, desperate situation. When our next dog reached her end we were fortunate to locate a vet who performed at home euthanasia and we were able to make arrangements for this service. Having experienced both at home and in office end of life services there is simply no question that allowing my pet to pass in their own home surrounded by loved ones is the only choice I would ever make. I was so grateful we were able to find Dr. Allison to help us with Ruby. The care she showed our family in our hour of need was extraordinary. Ruby was an amazing, loving dog and we feel that saying goodbye to her was sacred. Lara Allison treated us with the utmost kindness and respect. Three days have passed since we lost our sweet girl. We are still grieving her loss but we are comforted by the way we said goodbye. We shared happy memories of Ruby, while she nibbled on some of Lara's home made treats. We gently stroked her and comforted her with calm words, we let her know how much we loved her as she was falling to sleep. She locked my gaze as she drew her last breaths. Her final loving gaze will stay with me always. It was sacred.


Richard M.

Aug 30, 2026

Dr. Laura was kind and compassionate and very gentle with our little girl Betty Lou. It was such a comfort having her at our home rather than at her vets office.


Cynthia G.

Aug 29, 2026

Dr Dykstra was professional and so kind. The night before she let me know my Rex could have chocolate around lunch time. It was a thoughtful gesture for me to treat my good boy one last time. This was a behavioral neutralization and I was feeling a lot of guilt. The doctor talked with me about why I made this decision and made this process easier. She allowed me and Rex to share his final moments on this world together. And Rex was not afraid. Thank you Dr Dykstra


Janice W.

Aug 29, 2026

Doc Benjamin Litwack was wonderful ! He was so gentle and thoughtful! He helped us in this difficult time that is so heart wrenching! He explained everything that he was doing, why he was doing it, and how long it would take. This In Home Pet Euthanasia is more humane than in a facility where our dog Macy always gets stressed. She was able to be in her own bed, in her home, with her family. i am so grateful to CodaPet and Doc Benjamin Litwack for helping us through this difficult time. Thank You, Karen & Carl


karen G.

Aug 29, 2026

Dr. Ayala is phenomenal! The care she provided for our family and our beloved boy Duke was incredible. She was so kind, patient and empathetic. She gave us exactly what we didn’t even know we needed in that moment. She was so gentle and loving with our boy and I can’t thank her enough! It was the perfect transition for our boy. The aftercare and communication we have received has also been such a blessing. I would recommend Dr. Ayala for all pet owners in the area!


Rebecca S.

Aug 29, 2026

Dr Sanchez could not have been more professional and at the same time compassionate and supportive. We lost 2 dogs within a two month period and were devastated. Dr Sanchez made our losses bearable and any residual concern over making this decision quickly disappeared. I cannot imagine saying goodbye to one of our pets any other way.


Elizabeth M.

Aug 29, 2026

I will give Dr Magnotti a million stars In for her kind loving presence when I had to have our beloved cat euthanized. She is the best in the worst of situations


Susan B.

Aug 29, 2026

We're so thankful Dr. Renee was there to help our sweet Felix cross the rainbow bridge. She was professional and respectful of our grief, our space (which included two young boys processing it all in their own way), and our other cat Mini. I have zero regrets about the in-home euthanasia process and I'm glad our Felix's suffering is over now so he can prowl infinite counter tops in the great beyond.


Daniel L.

Aug 29, 2026

Dr. Jones went above and beyond to make a difficult time peaceful and meaningful for our family as we said our goodbyes to our sweet Yoshi. Her kindness and care was evident in all.she did. From asking about her life, what kind of dog she was, what her favorite things.were to providing a blanket for Yoshi and administering the euthanasia drug hidden under the blanket.We were able to have her next to me in her favorite spot on the couch, her head in my lap, and to let her and tell her how much we loved her until her last heartbeat. We were allowed private time to say our final goodbyes and Dr. Jones gently carried her away.


Dorothy P.

Aug 29, 2026

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