Honoring Their Final Journey
Gentle eco-conscious water cremation with the utmost reverence and care
What is Water Cremation?
Water cremation - or aquamation - is a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to traditional cremation. This quiet, flame-free method is not only more sustainable - burning no fossil fuels and releasing no greenhouse gases - but also exceptionally clean, resulting in 20% more ashes returned to you than traditional flame cremation. We choose this process because it treats your companion with reverence, ensuring their final journey is as gentle as the love they shared with you.
The Journey of Care
Respectful transport
We transport your companion from your home directly to Compassionate Care Aquamation in Oceanside, NY. The cost of transport is included in the price with a euthanasia appointment. If pickup is separate from a euthanasia appointment, a separate fee may apply.
Secure tracking
A unique identification tag is assigned to your pet upon entry, ensuring they are tracked at every step.
The process
Because water cremation is a gentle, slower method, your pet's cremains will be ready to return home in 10-14 days.
Communication
You will be notified the moment your loved one is ready to come home. If you want to check on your pet, just give us a call. We keep track of every pet we serve until they are safely home to you.
Weight policy
For the safety and dignity of your pet and our team, we request that clients assist with the transport of companions over 50 lbs to our vehicle. If you are unable to assist, please let us know during your consultation. We can arrange professional support for an additional fee.
Private Aquamation
When you choose private aquamation, your pet is aquamated in a private chamber. Private aquamation includes:
- Your choice of one of three beautiful urns with a brass plate engraved with your pet’s name or any words you’d like.
- If you are looking for something unique, custom urns and jewelry that hold your pet's cremains are also available.
- When your pet is ready to come home you have three options: return via UPS and pick up in Oceanside, NY are included in the price. A white glove courier service is available for an additional fee.
Communal Aquamation
With communal aquamation, your pet’s ashes will be scattered on beautiful Mill Creek Farm in upstate New York.
Pricing
Euthanasia - $499
Our home euthanasia process is unhurried, gentle, and deeply peaceful. Our veterinarian will arrive quietly and meet your pet wherever they feel most comfortable - on their favorite bed, a cozy blanket, or right in your lap.
We begin with a sedative, allowing your pet to drift into a deep, comfortable sleep over about ten minutes. Then we administer a second medication which allows them to pass.
A handmade clay pawprint and a lock of fur are included as a keepsake. If you elect cremation, you will have time for a final, private goodbye, after which we handle transport with the utmost dignity and care.
- Weekends and evenings, certain locations with extended travel, and pets > 100 lbs are subject to an additional fee.
- Behavioral euthanasia is performed on a case-by-case basis for $549. For more information about behavioral euthanasia click here
Private Aquamation
Aquamation is a gentler, more environmentally friendly process than traditional flame cremation. When you choose private aquamation, your pet is aquamated in a private chamber without any other pets. Your pet is safely returned home in 10-14 days.
| Weight | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 49 pounds | $349 |
| 50 to 99 pounds | $399 |
| 100-149 pounds | $499 |
| 150-199 pounds | $599 |
| 200+ pounds | Please inquire |
- Pricing includes your choice of one of three beautiful urns. If you are looking for something unique, custom urns are available at an additional price.
Communal Aquamation
Aquamation is a gentler, more environmentally friendly process tahn traditional flame cremation. When you choose communal aquamation, your pet's ashes are respectfully scattered on beautiful Mill Creek Farm in upstate New York.
| Weight | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 49 pounds | $199 |
| 50 to 99 pounds | $249 |
| 100-149 pounds | $299 |
| 150-199 pounds | $399 |
| 200+ pounds | Please inquire |
Hospice, Comfort & Guidance
Our experienced, compassionate veterinarians provide expert hospice guidance - from managing pain and comfort to helping you discern when the time is right.
Virtual hospice & guidance consult – $199
50-minute, unhurried video consultation with a veterinarian. We will review your pet’s symptoms, discuss medication and comfort strategies, and have an honest conversation about their quality of life to guide you to know when the time is right for goodbye.
In-home palliative & comfort assessment – $549
We come to you to assess your pet in the comfort of their home. We establish a personalized comfort protocol and medication strategy, providing the clinical clarity you need to navigate their care and confidently determine when the time is right.
