A Little About the Aquamation Process
Aquamation is the process of returning your pet to ashes only and back to earth by using nature’s two elements: water and alkali. The following is a further explanation of how the process works.
- Warm water bath. The process starts with a warm water bath, which sets the mood of the procedure and resembles the calmness of nature.
- Adding an alkaline solution. An environmentally friendly alkaline solution is then introduced to start the natural chemical process. This solution helps in the process of decomposition where only the bones are left behind.
- Gentle process. In comparison to the high heat used in conventional cremation, aquamation employs a much gentler heat to honor your pet’s remains.
- Natural breakdown. In due course, the process resembles that of natural biodegradation.
Why Aquamation?
We propose aquamation to our clients because it is a process with amazing advantages.
- It is Environmentally Beneficial
Because it releases a lot less greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than ordinary cremation, aquamation is far more ecologically friendly. The primary issue with traditional flame cremation is that it uses fossil fuels, which release mercury and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Aquamation uses more than 90% of the energy needed in cremation, making it more energy-efficient than traditional cremation, which is likewise inefficient. The carbon footprint of this environmentally friendly, green technique is a tenth of that of fire cremation.
Regarding the water that is used during the aquamation process, the effect on the environment is also negligible since the water used is much less than what a single household would use in a day. This encompasses the aquamation process as well as the washing of the final remains within the containment vessel.
- Gentle and Peaceful Farewell
Everything conceivable is done to make the procedure as gentle and stress-free as possible to provide reassurance to the pet parent that their adored animal truly is in good hands. While there is the option to quickly burn your pet using a flame and then offer you the ashes to keep and treasure, it’s an exceptionally harsh one. Aquamation offers a gentler choice for those pet owners who do not prefer to bury their animal companions. The process leaves an extra 20–30% of the pet’s ashes to return to the owner for storage. If you opt for aquamation, rest assured that you are settling on a procedure that not only takes good care of the environment but also tenderly provides the end of life for your companion animal in the best way possible.
Final Word
If you want to learn more about our team and services, please feel free to visit Gentle Pet Crossing. We offer many services including home euthanasia, body care, aquamation, and memorial services.
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