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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“I truly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Marisel. She came to my home to help my Bayou cross the Rainbow Bridge, and during one of the hardest moments of my life, she was everything I could have hoped for. She was incredibly kind, gentle, patient, and compassionate…not only with Bayou, but with me as well. She handled every aspect of the process with such care and dignity that I never had to worry about anything other than being there with him and loving him through his final moments. There is no way to make saying goodbye to your best friend easy, but Dr. Marisel somehow made the impossible just a little bit easier. I will forever be grateful that I chose her to help Bayou make that final journey peacefully, at home, surrounded by love\. Thank you, Dr. Marisel, for the kindness you showed Bayou and me on a day I will never forget. ❤️🐾”
Kevin B.
Aug 7, 2026
“Dr. Karen was so sweet and compassionate to us. She made sure to be extra sensitive and caring and I appreciated that so much during this difficult process. She answered every question and shared so much info with me that helped the process for me. I would 1000 times recommend her for anyone going through this. She even sent me a card with such a sweet note a few days after our pets passing. She was amazing! Thank you Dr.Karen Whala! ❤️”
Ambria C.
Aug 7, 2026
“Dr. Goldberg was so incredibly kind and compassionate towards our whole family and to our sweet pup, Ollie. She immediately put Ollie and all of us at ease. She clearly explained what to expect each step of the way and gave us all the time we needed with Ollie after he had passed peacefully. Dr. Goldberg definitely has a calling for this incredibly difficult line of work and we could not be more grateful that she showed up at our door on our family's most difficult day. We will forever appreciate Dr. Goldberg's empathy and kindness, and the gift she gave us of letting Ollie pass in his favorite spot at home surrounded by love!”
Jeremy L.
Aug 6, 2026
“Dr litwack was outstanding in his care with coco we appreciate all he did with her and we will be ever grateful to him thank you very much ”
Bill O.
Aug 6, 2026
“Very professional and supportive of our loss. I will forever be appreciative of her helping us through that difficult day. Wonderful wonderful person.”
William R.
Aug 6, 2026
“Dr. Germaine was the perfect choice for my sweet “Frankie” and I to share his last hours with. She was so compassionate and peaceful. She seemed to love my dog as much as I did. This was the fourth time in my life I have had a dog be put to sleep. I will never again do it at a vets office. This was the best decision, experience for me. Thank You!”
Charlene L.
Aug 6, 2026
“I am so grateful to Dr. Krueger for her help during a very difficult time. She was able to come out on short notice so that we were able to say goodbye from the peace and comfort of our home. She explained everything and had a wonderful, supportive energy that was very comforting during such a tough time. ”
Rachel M.
Aug 6, 2026
“Sarah was so kind and compassionate. I knew without words exchanged that she agreed I was making the right decision. She was so wonderful. I have no adequate words to describe how wonderful she was and is.”
Patricia M.
Aug 6, 2026
“Euthanasia literally translates to "good death" and as someone who worked in the death industry for 5 years, I am intimately associated with dying, death, and after death processes. Despite this experience, nothing in this life prepares you for the responsibility of choosing the "when" of your beloved companion's death. I had many discussions with our primary vet regarding Bane's impending death and I knew I wanted him to die at home in his favorite spot. They referred me to Codapet in order to make sure Bane would be able to die at home. When the day came, Dr. Wasmoen respectfully entered to our home. She was calm, soft spoken, patient, and reassuring. Her transparency and stable presence during one of the hardest decisions of my life cannot be understated. Although, I will never be able to describe in words the gift she gave my family by helping with this transition; I can say that Bane died peacefully, with dignity, and surrounded by love. THAT is a "good death" to me.”
Brittany P.
Aug 6, 2026
“Dr Crawford was amazing in his ability to bring a professional calming presence to an otherwise devastating situation. Instead, it was a loving and reassuring send off for our best boy. ”
Bryce W.
Aug 6, 2026
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